Parallel Space Alternatives

Parallel Space is described as 'Lets you clone and run multiple accounts of the same app simultaneously, and use themes to style your unique space' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Parallel Space for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, F-Droid, Mozilla Firefox and Web-based apps. The best Parallel Space alternative is Sandboxie Plus, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Parallel Space are Shelter, Firefox Multi-account Containers, Insular and Island.

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  1. Sandboxie Plus icon
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    Sandboxie Plus creates a sandbox-like isolated operating environment in which applications can be run or installed without permanently modifying the local or mapped drive.

    22 Sandboxie Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Shelter icon
     71 likes

    Shelter is a Free and Open-Source (FOSS) app that leverages the “Work Profile” feature of Android to provide an isolated space that you can install or clone apps into.

    14 Shelter alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Creates isolated containers for separate browsing sessions, preventing cross-site tracking and keeping multiple accounts signed in. Offers customizable colors, icons, privacy controls, and does not send any browsing data, supporting personal, work, and private browsing.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  4. Insular icon
     18 likes

    Sandbox environment to clone selected apps and isolate them from accessing your personal data (fork of Island with closed source parts removed).

    12 Insular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Island icon
     20 likes

    Sandbox environment to clone selected apps and isolate them from accessing your personal data.

    22 Island alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. App Cloner icon
     12 likes

    App Cloner is a specialized tool that lets you create and install copies of your existing Android apps so you can do things like utilize multiple logins at various apps such as Facebook and Skype.

    13 App Cloner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  7. Operating as a virtual OS on your mobile phone, Parallel Accounts allows you to run multiple accounts of the same app simultaneously on a single phone, with just a tap to switch between the apps. It also helps hide apps for better privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Parall icon
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    Run multiple instances of any macOS app side by side. Parall creates independent app shortcuts that launch separate copies with unique profiles or arguments, and can add a tray icon for quick access. Perfect for Chrome-based browsers and any non-sandboxed apps.

    17 Parall alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Easily open disposable containers that isolate attached data and are deleted after usage: Fully automatic, based on navigation-target, for certain websites, with configured mouse clicks on links or just by using the toolbar icon.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Firefox
     
  10. Elegantly solve the problem of bad apps abusing storage permissions.

    15 Storage Isolation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Storage Isolation vs Parallel Space Comments
    gabethepiggy
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    this is not an app cloner or a parallel space alternative

    • Storage Isolation is Freemium and ProprietaryParallel Space is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. QuaranTab icon
     7 likes

    Safely use sensitive data with online tools. Browser extension to cut-off network access to a website to prevent it from phoning home. This allows you to input sensitive data into a website without worrying about it being stolen.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Firefox
     
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