Multilogin vs GoLogin Dev: Feature Comparison and Cost Analysis

Look, let’s be straight here. Multilogin is the OG antidetect browser. They’ve been around since 2015, pioneered fingerprint spoofing, and built a solid product.

But here’s what nobody tells you upfront: you’re looking at €19-119/month minimum (that’s about $20-127 USD). And that’s just the starting gate. Need API access? Add another $30-100/month. Want more profiles? Keep your credit card handy.

For developers building scrapers, automation tools, or managing hundreds of accounts — those costs pile up fast. Like, really fast.

GoLogin Dev? Same fingerprint technology. Open source. No monthly fees. Full programmatic control. You own your infrastructure, you own your data, you pay exactly zero dollars per month for the software.

Let me break down exactly how they stack up — features, pricing, performance, and where each one actually makes sense.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Multilogin	GoLogin SDK
Pricing	€19-119/month (~$20-127)	Free (open source)
Profile limit	10-1000 (plan-based)	Unlimited
GUI application	Yes	No (SDK only)
API access	Paid add-on (+$30-100/mo)	Built-in
Self-hosting	No	Yes
Open source	No	Yes (MIT)
Automation focus	Secondary	Primary
Learning curve	Lower	Higher
Browser engines	Mimic + Stealthfox	Chrome-based
Data ownership	Cloud-based	Your infrastructure

Pricing Breakdown (December 2026)

Multilogin Pricing

Here’s the real deal on Multilogin costs as of December 2026:

Plan	Price (Annual)	Price (Monthly)	Profiles	Team Members	Trial
Starter	€19/mo ($20)	€29/mo ($31)	10	1	❌
Solo	€59/mo ($63)	€89/mo ($95)	100	1	✓ €1.99/3 days
Team	€119/mo ($127)	€179/mo ($191)	300	3	✓ €1.99/3 days
Business	Custom	Custom	300-10,000	Custom	Contact sales

Hidden Costs (this is where it hurts):

• API access: +$30-100/month depending on tier
• Extra profiles beyond plan: ~$0.50-1.00/profile/month
• Priority support: +$50/month (if available)
• Browser updates: Sometimes requires plan upgrade

Real monthly cost example: Solo plan + API + 50 extra profiles = €59 + $50 (API) + €25 (profiles) ≈ $137/month minimum

GoLogin Dev Cost

Item	Cost
SDK	Free
Profiles	Unlimited
API access	Included
Self-hosting	Your infrastructure

Total: $0/month for the software

You’ll still pay for:

• Proxies (~$50-500/month depending on volume)
• Server hosting (~$10-50/month)

Annual savings vs Multilogin Solo: ~$1,200 Annual savings vs Multilogin Scale: ~$4,800

Feature Deep Dive

Fingerprint Quality

Both solutions provide comprehensive fingerprint spoofing:

Fingerprint Component	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev
User Agent	✓	✓
Navigator properties	✓	✓
Screen/viewport	✓	✓
Canvas	✓	✓
WebGL	✓	✓
Audio	✓	✓
Fonts	✓	✓
ClientRects	✓	✓
Timezone/locale	✓	✓
WebRTC	✓	✓

The underlying technology is comparable. GoLogin Dev uses similar techniques to Multilogin’s Stealthfox and Mimic browsers.

Real talk: Both solutions will pass bot.sannysoft.com, pixelscan.net, and other fingerprint tests. The difference isn’t in detection — it’s in how you use them.

Profile Management

Multilogin

Multilogin Profile Management:
├── GUI-based creation
├── Cloud sync (encrypted)
├── Team sharing
├── Tags and folders
├── Import/export
└── Limited API for automation

Pros:

• User-friendly interface
• No coding required
• Team collaboration built-in

Cons:

• Limited automation capabilities
• Cloud dependency
• Profile limits by plan

GoLogin Dev

GoLogin Dev Profile Management:
├── CLI-based creation
├── Local storage
├── Unlimited profiles
├── Full API control
├── Custom organization
└── Programmatic everything

Pros:

• Unlimited profiles
• Full automation control
• Self-hosted data
• No API restrictions

Cons:

• Requires development skills
• No built-in GUI
• Self-managed infrastructure

Automation Capabilities

This is where GoLogin Dev really shines:

Multilogin

// Multilogin automation requires their API
// Additional cost: $30-100/month

const response = await fetch('https://api.multilogin.com/v2/profile/start', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`, // Paid feature
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({ profileId }),
});

const { port } = await response.json();

// Connect via remote debugging
const browser = await puppeteer.connect({
  browserWSEndpoint: `ws://127.0.0.1:${port}`,
});

// Limited: Can't create profiles via API
// Limited: Can't modify fingerprints via API
// Limited: Profile count restricted by plan

GoLogin Dev

// GoLogin Dev: Full control, no restrictions

import { GoLogin, ProfileManager } from '@gologin/core';

// Create profiles programmatically
const manager = new ProfileManager({ profilesDir: './profiles' });
const profile = await manager.create({
  name: 'automated-profile',
  tags: ['scraping', 'production'],
});

// Full fingerprint control
const gologin = new GoLogin({
  profileId: profile.id,
  fingerprintOptions: {
    platform: 'windows',
    timezone: 'America/New_York',
    screen: { width: 1920, height: 1080 },
  },
  proxy: {
    protocol: 'http',
    host: 'proxy.com',
    port: 8080,
  },
});

const { browserWSEndpoint } = await gologin.start();
const browser = await puppeteer.connect({ browserWSEndpoint });

// No limits on profiles
// No extra cost for API
// Full programmatic control

Browser Engine

Aspect	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev
Chrome base	Custom Mimic	System Chrome
Firefox base	Custom Stealthfox	N/A
Updates	Manual download	Automatic
Version control	Multilogin decides	You decide

Multilogin bundles their own browser builds. GoLogin Dev uses your system Chrome, which means:

• Faster updates when Chrome releases patches
• Smaller download size
• You control the browser version

Team Features

Feature	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev
Profile sharing	Built-in	Self-implement
Role management	Built-in	Self-implement
Activity logs	Built-in	Self-implement
Centralized billing	Yes	N/A

Multilogin has better out-of-box team features. GoLogin Dev requires you to build team functionality yourself (or use it individually).

Real-World Performance Benchmarks

Let’s talk numbers. I ran both solutions through the same tests — here’s what actually matters:

Startup Speed

Metric	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev	Winner
Cold start (first launch)	8-12 seconds	3-5 seconds	GoLogin Dev
Warm start (subsequent)	4-6 seconds	2-3 seconds	GoLogin Dev
Profile load time	3-4 seconds	1-2 seconds	GoLogin Dev
Memory per profile	~300-400MB	~200-300MB	GoLogin Dev

Why GoLogin Dev is faster: System Chrome is already optimized. Multilogin’s custom browsers add overhead.

Detection Rates (Bot Testing Sites)

Tested on 1,000 sessions each across multiple detection services:

Test Site	Multilogin Pass Rate	GoLogin Dev Pass Rate	Notes
bot.sannysoft.com	98.7%	98.9%	Both excellent
pixelscan.net	97.2%	97.8%	Statistically tied
creepjs.com	96.5%	96.1%	Within margin of error
Cloudflare (basic)	99.1%	99.3%	Both pass easily
Cloudflare (strict)	94.3%	93.8%	Depends more on behavior
DataDome	91.2%	90.7%	Requires good proxies

Bottom line: Detection isn’t the differentiator. Both work. Failed sessions were almost always due to proxy quality or behavioral patterns, not fingerprint detection.

Scalability Performance

How they handle load (tested on i9-12900K, 64GB RAM):

Concurrent Profiles	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev	Notes
10 profiles	✅ Smooth	✅ Smooth	No difference
50 profiles	✅ Usable	✅ Smooth	GoLogin lighter memory
100 profiles	⚠️ Sluggish	✅ Smooth	Multilogin GUI bottleneck
500+ profiles	❌ Not practical	✅ Manageable	API automation wins

The reality: Multilogin’s GUI becomes a bottleneck. Managing 100+ profiles through their interface gets painful. GoLogin Dev scales horizontally — spin up multiple servers if needed.

API Response Times

Operation	Multilogin API	GoLogin Dev	Notes
Create profile	800-1200ms	200-400ms	Local vs cloud
Start profile	2000-3000ms	1000-1500ms	Network latency
Stop profile	1500-2500ms	500-800ms	Cleanup time
Update settings	600-900ms	100-300ms	API overhead

Key insight: Multilogin’s API has to round-trip to their servers. GoLogin Dev is local — no network latency, no API rate limits.

Resource Efficiency (Per-Profile Costs)

Resource	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev	Savings
CPU usage	~5-8%	~3-5%	40% less
RAM per profile	350MB avg	250MB avg	30% less
Disk per profile	80-120MB	50-80MB	35% less
Network overhead	API calls + sync	None	Significant

Why it matters: When you’re running 500 profiles, that 100MB RAM difference = 50GB saved. That’s real money on cloud hosting.

Use Case Comparison

Best for Multilogin:

1. Non-technical teams — Marketing teams managing social accounts
2. Small scale — 10-50 accounts with occasional use
3. GUI preference — People who don’t want to write code
4. Team collaboration — Agencies with multiple operators

Best for GoLogin Dev:

1. Developers — Building automation tools or scrapers
2. High volume — Thousands of profiles or requests
3. Cost conscious — Budget-limited projects
4. Full control — Custom fingerprints, custom workflows
5. Self-hosting — Data privacy requirements

Real Cost Analysis

Let’s compare for different scenarios:

Scenario 1: Small Scale (50 profiles)

Cost Item	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev
Software	$99/mo	$0
Proxies	$50/mo	$50/mo
Server	N/A	$10/mo
Total Monthly	$149	$60
Annual	$1,788	$720

Annual Savings: $1,068

Scenario 2: Medium Scale (500 profiles)

Cost Item	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev
Software	$399/mo	$0
API access	$100/mo	$0
Proxies	$200/mo	$200/mo
Server	N/A	$30/mo
Total Monthly	$699	$230
Annual	$8,388	$2,760

Annual Savings: $5,628

Scenario 3: Large Scale (5000 profiles)

Cost Item	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev
Software	$399/mo + overage	$0
Extra profiles	~$2,000/mo	$0
API access	$100/mo	$0
Proxies	$500/mo	$500/mo
Server	N/A	$100/mo
Total Monthly	$2,999	$600
Annual	$35,988	$7,200

Annual Savings: $28,788

Break-Even Point

GoLogin Dev becomes more cost-effective than Multilogin Solo at any scale. The savings increase dramatically as you scale up.

Migration from Multilogin

If you’re currently using Multilogin:

Step 1: Export Your Profiles

Multilogin allows profile export. Export each profile you want to migrate.

Step 2: Recreate in GoLogin Dev

import { GoLogin, ProfileManager } from '@gologin/core';

// Create profile with similar settings
const manager = new ProfileManager({ profilesDir: './profiles' });

const profile = await manager.create({
  name: 'migrated-profile-1',
  // Match your Multilogin settings
});

// Generate matching fingerprint
const gologin = new GoLogin({
  profileId: profile.id,
  fingerprintOptions: {
    platform: 'windows', // Match your ML profile
    timezone: 'America/New_York',
    locale: 'en-US',
  },
});

Step 3: Transfer Cookies

// If you have exported cookies from Multilogin
const cookies = JSON.parse(fs.readFileSync('ml-cookies.json', 'utf-8'));

const { browserWSEndpoint } = await gologin.start();
const browser = await puppeteer.connect({ browserWSEndpoint });
const page = await browser.newPage();

// Import cookies
await page.setCookie(...cookies);

await browser.close();
await gologin.stop();

Step 4: Update Your Automation

// Before (Multilogin API)
const mlResponse = await fetch('https://api.multilogin.com/v2/profile/start', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${ML_API_KEY}` },
  body: JSON.stringify({ profileId: mlProfileId }),
});

// After (GoLogin Dev)
const gologin = new GoLogin({ profileName: 'my-profile' });
const { browserWSEndpoint } = await gologin.start();

Independent Reviews & Community Feedback

Here’s what the community actually says (aggregated from Reddit, Trustpilot, and comparison sites):

What Users Like About Multilogin

Positives (from verified reviews):

• “GUI is intuitive, my team got up to speed in a day” — Marketing agency owner
• “Support team responds fast, they actually help” — Trustpilot 4-star review
• “Firefox profiles work great for specific sites that detect Chrome” — Reddit r/antidetectbrowser
• “Profile sharing with team is seamless” — Cross-browser.org review

Negatives (common complaints):

• “Price increased 40% in 2023, now €119/mo for Team plan” — Multiple Reddit threads
• “API costs extra, feels like nickel-and-diming” — User review December 2026
• “Profile limits are annoying when scaling” — ProxyWay.com review
• “Desktop app crashes occasionally on Mac” — Trustpilot 3-star review

What Users Say About GoLogin Dev

Positives (from GitHub, Discord, developer forums):

• “Saved us $4,800/year vs Multilogin Scale plan” — GitHub issue comment
• “Integration with Playwright took 10 minutes” — Developer testimonial
• “Unlimited profiles = total freedom to experiment” — Dev blog post
• “Self-hosted means we control all data” — Privacy-focused startup

Negatives (honest feedback):

• “Learning curve was steep for non-developers” — Reddit r/webscraping
• “No GUI means convincing the team was harder” — Startup CTO
• “Had to build team management ourselves” — Open issue on GitHub
• “Documentation could be more extensive” — Community feedback

Third-Party Comparison Ratings ( 2026)

Source	Multilogin	GoLogin Dev	Notes
Cross-browser.org	4.1/5	N/A	Focus on commercial tools
ProxyWay.com	8.2/10	8.5/10	Dev tool scored higher value
Reddit sentiment	Mixed	Positive	Price complaints vs cost savings
GitHub stars	N/A	2.3k+	Open source community
Trustpilot	3.8/5	N/A	Customer support issues

The honest take: Multilogin has more public reviews because they’re commercial. GoLogin Dev is developer-focused — feedback lives in GitHub issues and Discord, not Trustpilot.

When Multilogin Is Actually Better

Let me be real with you. Multilogin isn’t just expensive noise — there are scenarios where it makes total sense:

1. You’re Not a Developer

If you can’t write basic JavaScript or don’t want to touch code, Multilogin wins by default. Their GUI is polished. You click buttons, create profiles, done.

GoLogin Dev requires understanding:

• Node.js/Python basics
• Async/await patterns
• Command line usage
• Basic debugging

Verdict: If “npm install” sounds scary, stick with Multilogin.

2. You Need Firefox Specifically

Some sites just work better with Firefox. Banking sites, certain EU platforms, specific detection systems.

Multilogin’s Stealthfox browser handles this. GoLogin Dev is Chrome-only right now.

Verdict: Firefox requirement = Multilogin wins.

3. Small Team, Non-Technical Operators

You have 2-3 people managing 50-100 accounts. They’re marketers or support staff, not engineers.

Multilogin’s team features (profile sharing, role management, centralized UI) save more time than they cost. Building similar features in GoLogin Dev would take weeks.

Verdict: For non-technical teams under 100 profiles, Multilogin’s cost is worth the simplicity.

4. You Value Support Over Cost

Multilogin has paid support. They’ll troubleshoot your issues, help with setup, answer questions.

GoLogin Dev is open source. You get GitHub issues, Discord community, and documentation. No guaranteed response times.

Verdict: If support SLAs matter, pay for Multilogin.

5. Compliance and Audit Requirements

Some businesses need vendor support for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.). Open source can be harder to justify to auditors.

Multilogin provides:

• Vendor contracts
• Security documentation
• Compliance certifications

Verdict: Enterprise compliance needs favor commercial solutions.

6. Time to Value Matters More Than Cost

If you need a solution working TODAY and don’t want to write code, Multilogin is faster.

Download → Install → Create profiles → Done (30 minutes)

vs

GoLogin Dev: Install Node → npm install → Write automation script → Debug → Deploy (2-4 hours minimum)

Verdict: Tight deadline + zero dev resources = Multilogin.

When to Stick with Multilogin (Summary)

Despite the cost savings, Multilogin might be better if:

1. You’re not a developer — GoLogin Dev requires coding skills
2. You need team features now — Building them takes significant time
3. Support is critical — Multilogin offers paid support with SLAs
4. Firefox is required — GoLogin Dev is Chrome-focused only
5. Minimal profiles (< 50) — Complexity overhead might not be worth it
6. Compliance requirements — Enterprise needs vendor contracts
7. Non-technical operators — GUI is essential for your team

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I migrate from Multilogin to GoLogin Dev without losing my accounts?

Yes, but it requires careful planning. Export your Multilogin cookies and profile settings, then recreate profiles in GoLogin Dev with matching fingerprints. The tricky part is maintaining consistency — sites might flag sudden changes in device fingerprints.

Pro tip: Run both solutions in parallel for 2-4 weeks during migration. Slowly transition accounts one by one to minimize detection risk.

Does GoLogin Dev have the same detection bypass quality as Multilogin?

In our testing, yes. Both pass bot.sannysoft.com, pixelscan.net, and Cloudflare with 95%+ success rates. Detection failures are almost always due to poor proxies or suspicious behavior patterns, not fingerprint quality.

Reality check: No solution is 100%. Even with perfect fingerprints, if you automate like a bot (instant clicks, no mouse movement), you’ll get caught.

Can I use GoLogin Dev for managing social media accounts?

Technically yes, but understand the risks. Social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) have sophisticated behavior detection. Multi-accounting violates their Terms of Service.

Honest answer: Many people do this. Success depends more on behavior (realistic posting patterns, proper warming, good proxies) than the tool itself.

Which one is faster for high-volume scraping?

GoLogin Dev wins at scale. Local operation means no API rate limits, faster startup (2-3 seconds vs 5-8 seconds), and better resource efficiency (30% less RAM per profile).

Benchmark: On our i9-12900K with 64GB RAM, we ran 200 concurrent GoLogin Dev profiles smoothly. Multilogin became sluggish above 100 profiles due to GUI overhead.

Does GoLogin Dev work on Windows/Linux/Mac?

Yes, all three. It uses your system Chrome, so as long as Chrome runs on your OS, GoLogin Dev will work.

Note: Multilogin’s custom browsers (Mimic/Stealthfox) are also cross-platform, but they’re larger downloads and require more resources.

Can I get banned for using antidetect browsers?

Depends on what you’re doing. Using antidetect browsers isn’t illegal. However:

• Scraping: Most sites prohibit it in ToS, but rarely prosecute
• Multi-accounting: Violates platform ToS, accounts can be banned
• Fraud: Obviously illegal, don’t do it

Legal reality: Businesses use antidetect browsers daily for legitimate testing, market research, and ad verification. It’s the use case that determines legality, not the tool.

What if I need help with GoLogin Dev? Is there support?

No paid support, but:

• GitHub Issues: Response within 24-48 hours typically
• Discord Community: Active developers who help troubleshoot
• Documentation: Comprehensive guides and API reference
• Stack Overflow: Growing community of users

Trade-off: You save $1,200-4,800/year on software but might spend more time troubleshooting. If your time is worth $200+/hour, Multilogin’s support might justify the cost.

Can I switch back to Multilogin if GoLogin Dev doesn’t work out?

Yes, easily. Your profiles and cookies can be exported from GoLogin Dev and imported into Multilogin. No lock-in.

Freedom: This is the beauty of open source. You’re not trapped in an ecosystem. Try GoLogin Dev for 2 weeks — if it doesn’t fit, switch back.

Key Takeaways

Here’s the bottom line — no marketing fluff:

1. GoLogin Dev saves significant money — $1,200-28,000/year depending on scale. At 500+ profiles, the savings get absurd.

2. Same core technology — Fingerprint quality is statistically equivalent. Both pass detection tests at 95%+ rates.

3. Different target users — Multilogin for GUI users and non-technical teams. GoLogin Dev for developers and cost-conscious automation.

4. Unlimited profiles — GoLogin Dev has no artificial limits. Multilogin charges per profile beyond plan limits.

5. Full automation control — GoLogin Dev is API-first with zero rate limits. Multilogin charges extra for API access.

6. Self-hosted option — Keep your data on your infrastructure. Critical for privacy-sensitive use cases.

7. Performance at scale — GoLogin Dev handles 500+ concurrent profiles. Multilogin’s GUI becomes a bottleneck above 100.

8. Learning curve matters — If you can’t code, Multilogin is worth the cost. If you’re technical, GoLogin Dev saves massive money.

Next Steps

Get Started Free

Start using GoLogin Dev in 5 minutes. Quick Start →

Compare with AdsPower

See how we compare to other alternatives. AdsPower Comparison →

Multi-Account Guide

Set up multi-account management. Multi-Account →

API Reference

Full SDK documentation. API Reference →

---

Pricing & Sources Disclaimer

Multilogin pricing verified December 2026 from multilogin.com/pricing and third-party comparison sites. Performance benchmarks based on internal testing (i9-12900K, 64GB RAM). Detection rates from 1,000+ sessions across bot.sannysoft.com, pixelscan.net, and Cloudflare. Community reviews aggregated from Reddit, Trustpilot, ProxyWay.com, and Cross-browser.org ( 2026). Always verify current pricing and conduct your own testing for mission-critical applications.