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Multi-Claude

Multi-Claude lets you run multiple Claude Desktop accounts on one Mac, with each account living in its own real app, Dock icon, and chat history. It is designed for people who want to keep work and personal Claude sessions open at the same time.

Multi-Claude

Overview

Multi-Claude is a Mac utility for running multiple Claude Desktop accounts on one machine. Each account is treated as its own real Mac app, with a separate Dock icon, login, history, and data directory.

The core idea is to make account switching feel like switching between normal Mac apps. You can keep work and personal Claude sessions open at the same time, use Cmd-Tab to move between them, and avoid quitting or logging out when you change contexts.

Features

Separate account profiles

Create separate profiles for different Claude accounts, with each profile keeping its own login state and chat history.

Real Mac app per profile

Each profile runs as its own Mac app, so it gets a distinct Dock icon, Spotlight result, and Launchpad tile.

Side-by-side account switching

Open work and personal accounts at the same time and move between them without quitting or signing out.

First-run migration

On first run, the app can detect an existing Claude Desktop install and offer to import that history into a named profile.

Local profile storage

Profiles stay on your Mac and use separate data directories, with no account creation or cloud sync required for the basic workflow.

Standard Mac installation and activation

The install flow is signed and notarized, and the app activates by pasting a license key or using the Lemon Squeezy activation link.

Use cases

  • Separate work and personal usage

    Keep a work Claude account and a personal Claude account open side by side so you can switch contexts quickly without signing out.

  • Multiple project profiles

    Create profiles for client, side project, or team-related accounts when you need each one to preserve its own chat history and login state.

  • Migrate an existing install

    Import an existing Claude Desktop setup into Multi-Claude, then add more profiles instead of rebuilding your history from scratch.

  • Mac-native account switching

    Use the app on a Mac where you want each account to behave like a normal app, complete with its own Dock and Launchpad presence.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Lets multiple Claude accounts stay open at once without quitting or logging out.
  • Gives each profile its own Dock icon, Spotlight result, and Launchpad tile.
  • Keeps profiles local on the Mac, with no extra account setup required.
  • Supports migration from an existing Claude install on first run.
  • Includes a 30-day refund window according to the site.

Cons

  • Mac only for now; the site says Windows is on the roadmap.
  • Cloud sync is not available in this version, so profiles stay local to each Mac.
  • The product is designed for real separate accounts, not for stacking free accounts.

FAQ

Can I run more than one Claude account at the same time?

Yes. The FAQ states that you can open your work and personal Claude accounts side by side, each signed in and running in its own window. It is not limited to two profiles.

How do I switch between accounts?

Switching is done with Cmd-Tab, because each account is treated like a separate Mac app. You do not have to quit and re-log in when changing accounts.

What platforms does Multi-Claude support?

The product runs on macOS only for now. The site says it supports macOS 12+ and that Windows is on the roadmap.

How is Multi-Claude priced?

Multi-Claude is sold as a one-time purchase through Lemon Squeezy. The site shows a $20 price and says licenses include a 30-day refund window.

Does one license work on multiple Macs?

Yes. The install page says one license covers all the Macs you personally use.

Quick Facts

Category
AI chat / productivity
Platform
macOS 12+
Website
multiclaude.app
Pricing
$20, billed by Lemon Squeezy
License
One license covers the Macs you personally use