Anbox Cloud documentation

Anbox Cloud runs Android in the cloud using lightweight LXD system containers or full virtual machines. Built on Ubuntu, it provides a scalable platform to deploy, manage, and stream Android workloads across public or private infrastructure. Compared to other Android emulation solutions, Anbox Cloud can provide at least twice the density and can serve up to 100 Android instances per server.

Due to its high scalability, Anbox Cloud enables users to deliver Android experiences with consistent performance and responsiveness.

Automotive OEMs can develop and test user-friendly infotainment systems, without having to rely on hardware availability and configuration. Android application developers can preview and interact with UI changes instantly, reducing turnaround time for application development. Enterprises offering remote access to Android instances with a customized set of applications, as a service. Cloud gaming service providers can deliver Android-based gaming experiences at scale with high performance and low latency.

Anbox Cloud comes in two variants:

The appliance is available as a snap package that combines all components of Anbox Cloud for deploying on a single, dedicated machine. It is suitable for small scale deployments and development environments. If you are evaluating how well Anbox Cloud fits your need, try out the appliance.

The charmed deployment is a full deployment of all Anbox Cloud charms using Juju. It is more suitable for large scale environments and production deployments. If you have tried out the appliance and looking to expand more into a multi cluster deployment, install Anbox Cloud charms using Juju.

In this documentation

Start here - a hands-on introduction to Anbox Cloud

Project and community

Anbox Cloud is a product developed by Canonical. While it was initially based on the open-source Anbox project (archived in GitHub), its codebase has since become entirely independent.

We welcome community involvement through suggestions, fixes and constructive feedback both on the product and its documentation. You can engage with the Anbox Cloud team and the community using the following channels: