Local Desktop Alternatives

Local Desktop is described as 'Helps you run a desktop Linux environment on your Android device' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Local Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Self-Hosted apps. The best Local Desktop alternative is BlueStacks, which is free. Other great apps like Local Desktop are WayDroid, Android-x86, Nox App Player and Genymotion.

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  1. BlueStacks icon

    BlueStacks

     412 likes

    BlueStacks enables running Android apps on Windows PCs and Mac, without requiring a reboot. It supports virtualization for zero configuration, allowing seamless integration between Android and Windows systems, with apps appearing as icons or in a full environment. Ideal for personal and enterprise use.

    27 BlueStacks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Main application
     

    • BlueStacks is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Local Desktop.

    • BlueStacks is the most popular free alternative to Local Desktop.

    • BlueStacks is Freemium and ProprietaryLocal Desktop is Free and Open Source
  2. WayDroid icon

    WayDroid

     71 likes

    Waydroid uses Linux namespaces (user, pid, uts, net, mount, ipc) to run a full Android system in a container and provide Android applications on any GNU/Linux-based platform.

    26 WayDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    WayDroid screenshot 1
     

    • WayDroid is the most popular Linux alternative to Local Desktop.

    • WayDroid is the most popular Open Source alternative to Local Desktop.

    • WayDroid is Free and Open SourceLocal Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • WayDroid is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLocal Desktop is not according to our users
  4. Android-x86 icon

    Android-x86

     179 likes

    This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.

    30 Android-x86 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player
    Android-x86 screenshot 1
     

    • Android-x86 is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Local Desktop.

    • Android-x86 is Free and Open SourceLocal Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • Android-x86 is LightweightLocal Desktop is not according to our users
  5. Nox App Player icon

    Nox App Player

     147 likes

    Nox App Player offers an advanced Android emulation experience on PC and Mac, featuring a customizable UI for developers, ad-free environment, keyboard mapping, Google Play integration, screen recording, and low resource consumption, ideal for running apps and games seamlessly.

    23 Nox App Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Nox App Player screenshot 1
     
  6. Genymotion icon

    Genymotion

     106 likes

    Genymotion is an Android emulator for building and testing great Android apps. It’s fast, simple and powerful.

    27 Genymotion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Studio
    • Eclipse
    Genymotion screenshot 1
     
  7. MEmu icon

    MEmu

     110 likes

    Comparing to other Android emulators, MEmu provides the highest performance and greatest compatibility. It runs on nearly all Windows devices (PC, notebook, 2-in-1 devices, tablets).

    24 MEmu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MEmu screenshot 1
     
  9. Anbox icon

    Anbox

     66 likes

    Anbox puts Android into a container and every Android application will be integrated with your operating system. Any Android version is suitable for this approach and try to keep up with the latest version from the Android Open Source Project.

    33 Anbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Anbox screenshot 1
     
  10. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

     62 likes

    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    63 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    iodéOS screenshot 1
    iodéOS screenshot 2
    iodéOS screenshot 3
     

    • iodéOS is the most popular Android alternative to Local Desktop.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceLocal Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightLocal Desktop is not according to our users
  11. Bliss Os icon

    Bliss Os

     32 likes

    An Open-Source OS, based on Android, for phones, tablets & PCs with Desktop GUI.

    11 Bliss Os alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android-x86
    • Phoenix OS
    • Chromium
    Bliss Os screenshot 1
     
  12. MuMuPlayer icon

    MuMuPlayer

     15 likes

    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.

    16 MuMuPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MuMu Player support many popular games,
     
  13. LDPlayer icon

    LDPlayer

     31 likes

    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.

    19 LDPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LDPlayer screenshot 1
     
  14. HarmonyOS icon

    HarmonyOS

     14 likes

    Distributed microkernel OS with AI and edge computing capabilities for smartphones, wearables, TVs, tablets, and IoT; features multi-layered architecture, custom device kernels, Linux ABI compatibility, seamless interaction, and resource sharing across devices.

    57 HarmonyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
    HarmonyOS 5 user interface
     
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