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MultiInstance

Run two copies of the same app at once - each with its own login, settings and data

Updated October 2026 · v1.5.0

One-off purchase, yours to keep on one device. Or unlock the whole menu from $1.99/month.

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MultiInstance runs a second, third, or fourth copy of the apps you already have - each with its own account and data, open at the same time.

Pick an app, give the copy a name, and launch. Every instance keeps its own login and settings, so a work profile and a personal one never step on each other.

Highlights

  1. Two accounts, side by side - sign into the same app twice and keep both windows open at once.
  2. Separate data per copy - each instance holds its own login, history, and preferences.
  3. Works with your installed apps - pick from a list of what you have, or browse to anything else.
  4. Real icons, clear list - every instance shows its app's icon and a name you choose.
  5. One-click shortcuts - turn any instance into a shortcut you can pin and launch on its own.
  6. Running at a glance - a "Running" badge marks the copies that are open right now.
  7. Light and dark - a clean, native look either way.
  8. Nothing leaves your computer - it only launches apps you already have, with their data kept in folders on your own disk. Nothing you do in it is uploaded.
MultiInstance

How it works

Choose an app to duplicate. Name the copy - "Work Slack", "Personal Chrome" - and choose whether it keeps its own separate data or shares the app's normal account. Hit Launch and the copy opens right away. Every copy sits in one list with its own Launch button, so coming back to it later is one click. Turn any of them into a shortcut and it lives on its own.

Instances that keep their own data remember their login between launches, so the second account stays signed in just like the first.

Perfect for

  1. Work and personal - keep two logins of the same chat, mail, or browser app open together.
  2. Managing multiple clients - a separate copy per client, each with its own account.
  3. Testing and support - run a clean second profile without touching your main one.
  4. Anyone juggling accounts - stop signing in and out all day.

Frequently asked questions

What is MultiInstance?

Run two copies of the same app at once - each with its own login, settings and data. It is one of the curated macOS and Windows apps included in the getapps.cafe subscription.

Which platforms does MultiInstance support?

MultiInstance is a native desktop app for macOS. Download it straight from this page and your getapps.cafe sign-in activates it.

Is MultiInstance included in the getapps.cafe subscription?

Yes. Every getapps.cafe membership - Solo Cup ($3.99/month, 1 device) and Family Roast ($7.99/month, up to 5 devices), or $1.99 and $3.99 a month paid annually - includes MultiInstance and every other app on the menu.

Can I buy MultiInstance on its own?

Yes - MultiInstance is $19.99 as a one-off purchase, yours to keep on one device. Most people take a membership instead: from $1.99/month it unlocks MultiInstance and every other app on the menu, and new memberships start with a 7-day free trial you can cancel before it is charged.

How do I activate MultiInstance?

Download MultiInstance from this page, open it, and sign in once with your getapps.cafe account. Each device you sign in uses one licence slot on your plan; remove a device from your account any time to free it.

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