Best BlueStacks alternatives

BlueStacks is a good, but by no means the only Android emulator. There are many alternatives that allow you to run mobile games and programs on your computer. And only in comparison you can understand which emulator is the easiest and most convenient in use.

Developers of computer software have long thought about the possibility to run Android applications on PC. BlueStacks is rightly considered the best representative in its class. However, you should not bypass other applications like BlueStacks.

LDPlayer

Decent Android emulator with the following features and benefits:

  • full support of mouse and keyboard,
  • ability to play multiple games simultaneously,
  • synchronization of windows,
  • use of macros,
  • flexible graphics settings.

This BlueStacks-like application has already been installed more than 100 million times, and up to two million users run this emulator every day.

Nox App Player

Nox App Player, or simply Nox, thanks to its incredibly extensive functionality, even surpasses BlueStacks in some areas. Here are some its main advantages:

  • maximum level of performance,
  • user-friendly interface with a lot of settings,
  • ability to activate root rights,
  • data exchange between computer and emulator.

In its appearance Nox App Player is very similar to BlueStacks, so when switching from one emulator to another the user will not experience discomfort.

MEmu

MEmu is not much different from BlueStacks too, in terms of emulating an Android OS on Windows PC. Apps can be downloaded from its own store as well as from Google Play. Therefore MEmu is the best BlueStacks alternative, or at least one of the best.

Tencent Gaming Buddy

Not all apps similar to BlueStacks can boast comparable functionality. All gamers understand why they download and install Tencent Gaming Buddy. The name speaks for itself. The emulator supports keyboard and mouse, and its main purpose is to run games and apps from Tencent. It is not compatible with other projects.

KOPLAYER

Android emulators are not always suitable for streaming. But KOPLAYER is definitely not the case. The emulator is specially designed for gamers who stream live. You can install applications directly from Google Play and from third-party APK files alike.

Which program to choose

Despite the fact that each emulator works on the same principle, all programs are aimed at different people. If you want a full-featured application that emulates Android, then look no further than Nox App Player.

If your priority is not only the gaming, but also streaming, then KOPLAYER would be your ideal choice. Select Tencent Gaming Buddy if you play PUBG a lot, as well as other Tencent projects.

BlueStacks alternatives for low-end PC

Not all Android emulators work smoothly on outdated and weak devices. Support for older hardware is not provided by most developers, but this does not prevent us from highlighting 4 BlueStacks alternatives for weak PCs:

  • Nox App Player,
  • MEmu,
  • Android Droid4X,
  • YouWave.

The latter two are specially configured for weak PCs. Although, tech support from their developers is not as fast and responsive as it is in top-notch products.

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