Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Multilogin vs Opera
What sets them apart
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $11 | $8Lower |
| Free plan limits | 5 profiles; 200 MB premium proxy traffic and 30 mobile minutes one-time; no API access; no time limit or card needed | Free of charge, ad-supported; free built-in VPN and AI chat included |
| Platforms | Android | Windows, MacOS, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOSCovers more |
| Logging policy | System-generated logs collected automatically every 6 hours, stored in AWS S3 with 7-day retention (2 days in dev), used internally for diagnostics and support only; log data never used to identify or profile users | Built-in free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log; Opera collects usage and ad-related data but states it does not log or store full browsing history |
| Jurisdiction | AE | NO |
| Privacy tool type | Browser | Browser, Ad blockerCovers more |
| Protocols | Not confirmed | Lightway |
| Open source | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Opera scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Price from is lower at Opera: $8 vs $11.
- Platforms: only Opera offers Windows, MacOS, Linux.
- Privacy tool type: only Opera offers Ad blocker.
Our verdict on each
Multilogin
Multilogin suits people who need several separated browser identities for work and want a usable free tier to start. Paid plans start at $11, which is above the site median of €6.84, so the free allowance carries a lot of the value.
Opera
Opera packs a browser, an ad blocker and a free built-in VPN into a single download, which suits everyday browsing on a budget. VPN Pro costs $8 a month and falls to $4 a month on its 12 month term, and the free plan keeps the VPN included.
Score breakdown
| Area | Multilogin | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Entry price sits at $11 against a site median of €6.84, with a free plan available on free. | 9.0HigherEntry price of $8 sits high among the 131 brands compared on price from, with an ad supported free plan underneath it. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.1Higher |
| Privacy | 8.3 | 9.9Higher |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Multilogin | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Arab Emirates | Norway |
What we checked
Multilogin
- multilogin.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Opera
- opera.com: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Multilogin | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy tools | 49 of 280 | 27 of 280 |
| Private browsers and search engines | 14 of 55 | 9 of 55 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Multilogin | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | Eyes of Wonder Software LLC | Opera Norway AS |
| Headquarters | United Arab Emirates | Norway |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1995 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
VPN
| Fact | Multilogin | Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $8 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $4 |
| Devices | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Server countries | Not confirmed | 48 |
| No-logs audit | Not confirmed | Deloitte 2024 |
| Features | Not confirmed | No logs, Travel |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Opera Norway AS |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Multilogin | Opera | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $11above the median | $8at the median | $8 |
Median across 82 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Multilogin
Pros
- A free plan needs no time limit or card
- Paid plans start at $11
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre
Cons
- The free plan leaves out API access and caps traffic and mobile minutes
- The company sits in AE rather than a familiar privacy jurisdiction
- It is not open source
Opera
Pros
- The free plan costs nothing, is ad supported, and still carries the built-in VPN and AI chat.
- Both the free VPN and VPN Pro are no-log, and the free browser VPN no-log claim was audited by Deloitte 2024.
- VPN Pro reaches 48 server countries over Lightway, with 6 devices covered.
Cons
- The free plan is ad supported, and Opera collects usage and ad related data, so ads sit in the mix alongside the free VPN.
- VPN Pro covers 6 devices, near the lower end of a site range of 1 to 50.
- The $8 entry price leaves Opera at 73 of 131 brands on price from.
Who each suits
Multilogin
Who it suits
- People who keep work and personal browsing apart in one place
- Teams that need several profiles managed on Android
- Readers who want to try a profile tool before paying
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Hide My Email readers, who only need an email alias and will find more room at $0.99
- Apple Inc. subscribers, who get this kind of hiding inside iCloud at $0.99 without a separate subscription
Opera
Who it suits
- People who want a browser with the VPN already inside it and left on at no cost.
- Readers who weigh an audited no-log claim highly, with Deloitte 2024 on record for the free browser VPN.
- Households that want the same tools across Windows, macOS and Linux.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after an email hiding tool on its own: Apple Hide My Email starts at $0.99.
- Readers who want a data removal subscription instead, where EasyOptOuts starts at $19.99.
Current offers
Multilogin
Current offer
Discount code
Pay yearly -35%: 35% off when billed annually
Annual subscriptions include a 35% discount compared to monthly pricing; paid plans start at $7.08/month when billed annually versus $11.00/month billed monthly. VAT may apply in certain regions.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Opera
Current offer
Free trial
VPN Pro free trial: 7 days
Offered at Opera's discretion; unless cancelled before the trial ends the payment method is charged for the selected subscription period
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Multilogin
Is there a free plan, and what does it include?+
Yes. The free plan gives you a set of browser profiles plus a one-time allowance of premium proxy traffic and mobile minutes. It has no time limit and needs no card. API access is the one thing the free tier leaves out.
What does Multilogin cost to start paying?+
Paid plans start at $11, listed under the free model alongside the free tier. That entry point sits above the site median of €6.84, so compare the plan contents before deciding which tier fits the way you work.
Opera
How much does VPN Pro cost?+
VPN Pro opens at $8, and the monthly rate is $8. The longest term runs 12 months. On price from, Opera sits 73 of 131 brands, so entry price is its weakest cost point.
What does the free plan include?+
The free plan costs nothing and shows ads, and it keeps the built-in VPN along with AI chat. The features listed for the free tier are no logs and travel, and the pricing model is free.