Windows Subsystem for Android Alternatives

Windows Subsystem for Android is described as 'Enables your Windows 11 device to run Android applications that are available in the Amazon Appstore' and is a compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Windows Subsystem for Android for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Flathub apps. The best Windows Subsystem for Android alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Subsystem for Android are WayDroid, Proton, BlueStacks and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac.

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  1. CrossOver icon
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    Cross-platform utility enables seamless installation and execution of Windows applications on macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. No Windows license required—facilitates easy app management with a few clicks, eliminates the need for virtual machines and reboots, delivering efficient compatibility layer operation.

    45 CrossOver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
     
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    WinfredHuang
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    It does the opposite thing, not an Android emulator on Windows

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    • CrossOver is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows Subsystem for Android.

    • CrossOver is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Subsystem for Android is Free and Proprietary
  2. Whisky icon
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    Whisky provides a clean and easy to use graphical wrapper for Wine built in native SwiftUI. You can make and manage bottles, install and run Windows apps and games, and unlock the full potential of your Mac with no technical knowledge required.

    33 Whisky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Wine
    • Homebrew
     
  3. MuMuPlayer icon
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    MuMu App Player is a free PC software that emulates Android 12 devices and allows players to run various mobile games and apps on PC, mirroring every feature from high control sensitivity, high-definition & FPS graphics, to stable performance and more.

    14 MuMuPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. WSABuilds icon
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    Run Windows Subsystem For Android on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC using prebuilt binaries with Google Play Store (MindTheGapps) and/or Magisk or KernelSU (root solutions) built in.

    2 WSABuilds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. LDPlayer icon
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    LDPlayer,The best android emulator for windows. Free download it to play android games & android apps on PC. Be stabilization, fluent, perfect compatibility. LDPlayer is a free Android emulator for PC users playing Android games easily on Windows. Based on Android 5.1.

    17 LDPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. WineGUI icon
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    At last, a user-friendly WINE graphical interface.

    42 WineGUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
     
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    Comments about WineGUI as an Alternative to Windows Subsystem for Android
    WinfredHuang
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    Not Android on Windows, but Windows on Linux

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    • WineGUI is Free and Open SourceWindows Subsystem for Android is Free and Proprietary
  7. VMOS icon
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    Virtual Android on Android.

    10 VMOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about VMOS as an Alternative to Windows Subsystem for Android
    WinfredHuang
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    It's Android on Android, not Android on Windows.

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    • VMOS is Free and ProprietaryWindows Subsystem for Android is also Free and Proprietary
  8. Appetize.io icon
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    Run iOS & Android Apps in the Browser for Preview, Support, Demos, Testing and Automation using the fastest emulators and simulators. Try the instant online demo at https://appetize.io

    18 Appetize.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Appetize.io is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Windows Subsystem for Android.

    • Appetize.io is Freemium and ProprietaryWindows Subsystem for Android is Free and Proprietary
  9. Darling icon
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    Run macOS applications on Linux.

    28 Darling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Darling as an Alternative to Windows Subsystem for Android
    WinfredHuang
    Negative
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    Not Android on Windows, but Mac on Linux.

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    • Darling is Free and Open SourceWindows Subsystem for Android is Free and Proprietary
  10. Andy icon
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    Andy breaks down the barrier between desktop and mobile computing, while keeping a user up to date with the latest Android OS feature upgrades. It also provides users with unlimited storage capacity, PC and Mac compatibility, and the freedom to play the most popular mobile...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. MSI App Player icon
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    Founded in 2011, Silicon Valley-based BlueStacks is the global leader in providing a cross-platform service bridging the gap between mobile devices and PCs for over 300 million gamers worldwide. Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI App Player, brings...

    21 MSI App Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. Phoenicis icon
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    Phoenicis is a graphical front-end for Wine, a tool to help Linux and Mac users run games and programs for Windows. The future of PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about Phoenicis as an Alternative to Windows Subsystem for Android
    WinfredHuang
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    Still not Android on Windows

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    • Phoenicis is Free and Open SourceWindows Subsystem for Android is Free and Proprietary
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