Genymotion Desktop
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in Emulator Software
- Recognised40% of the score20
- Phone app26% of the score0
- Documented20% of the score97
- Free plan14% of the score100
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid plans from
- $4.08/mo
- Runs on
- Linux, Mac, Windows
Summary
Genymotion Desktop runs Android virtual devices locally on Windows, Linux, and macOS workstations. It supports Google Play, multiple instances, gamepads, and root access, with more than 40 customizable phone and tablet templates. Developers can connect it to ADB-based IDEs such as Android Studio and use tools for device identifiers, capture, GPS, biometrics, and network simulation. Virtual devices use the host machine’s GPU; native ARM64 images are supported on Apple Mac M series. The free edition includes Android versions 5.0 through 15.0, while Android 16.0 requires a paying license. A Pro trial lasts 30 days and includes all features and technical support. Internet access is needed at first launch; after that, the software works offline for 15 days or longer on Premium. It is designed for physical workstations, not servers, virtual machines, VPS, or cloud instances. The free plan is for personal use. Educational costs 49.00 USD per year and requires proof of eligibility.
Who it is for
It suits developers who need local Android virtual devices on a supported workstation. The Educational plan is for students, teachers, and schools with valid proof of eligibility.
What is good
- Supports Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Includes more than 40 customizable device templates.
- Works with ADB-based IDEs such as Android Studio.
- Free edition covers Android 5.0 through 15.0.
What to know first
- Android 16.0 requires a paying license.
- Servers, virtual machines, VPS, and cloud instances are unsupported.
- First run requires internet access.
Verdict
Genymotion Desktop offers local Android virtual devices and developer tools for physical workstations. The free edition covers versions through Android 15.0; Android 16.0 requires a paid license.
Genymotion Desktop plans and pricing
All plansCompared on emulator software
- Free plan
- Yesgenymotion.com
- Desktop platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxgenymotion.com
- Google Play support
- Yesgenymotion.com
- Multi-instance
- Yesgenymotion.com
- Gamepad support
- Yesgenymotion.com
- Root access
- Yesgenymotion.com
Facts
- Local Android Emulator
- Runs Android virtual devices locally on Windows, Linux and macOS.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Pricing Model
- Offers free personal use plus educational, individual, business and premium plans.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Free Android Versions
- The free edition provides Android 5.0 through 15.0.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Paid Android Version
- Android 16.0 requires a paying license.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Trial Duration
- The Pro trial lasts 30 days and includes all features and technical support.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Supported Platforms
- Supports Windows, Linux and macOS, including native ARM64 images on Apple Mac M series.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Device Templates
- Includes over 40 customizable phone and tablet templates.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- IDE Integration
- Works with any ADB-based IDE, including Android Studio.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Developer Features
- Provides developer tools, Android and device identifiers, capture, GPS, biometrics and network simulation.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- GPU Acceleration
- Uses host-machine GPU acceleration for local Android virtual devices.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Offline Usage
- Requires internet at first run, then works offline for 15 days or longer on Premium.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Supported Runtime
- Designed for physical workstations; servers, virtual machines, VPS and cloud instances are unsupported.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Premium Administration
- Premium includes license server access for managing users' licenses.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Support Levels
- Support ranges from best-effort email to high-priority and VIP support with SLAs.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
- Company Identity
- Genymotion Desktop is provided by Genymobile, with copyright shown for 2014–2026.genymotion.com · 27 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2011genymotion.com · 23 Sept 2026
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Sources
- genymotion.com/product-desktop/· checked 27 Sept 2026