Incogniton vs Octo Browser: Comparing Anti-Detect Browsers

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Incogniton in a nutshell

Incogniton is a popular anti-detect browser with a long history, primarily designed for managing social media and e-commerce profiles. Its key features, as highlighted by its developers, are no different from other anti-detect browsers: teamwork, profile creation and management, tags, and an integrated proxy marketplace. It also features API automation and a built-in synchronizer available only for Windows.

Interface

Incogniton Interface

After launching Incogniton, we see an interface typical for anti-detect browsers: a profile list and a menu with the main anti-detect features. The left menu contains the main sections, settings, and a built-in proxy store.

Incogniton Interface

Compared to modern anti-detect browsers, the Incogniton interface feels somewhat outdated. Despite recent updates, the UI still looks chaotic: font sizes and visible functional elements change from screen to screen, and there is no visually clear hierarchy in element sizes or accents. The same applies to UX: for example, you’ll have to endure frequent confirmation prompts when leaving settings screens, even if no changes have been made.

Over time, these windows become exhausting

The profile list is somewhat inconveniently designed: while you can add columns with additional profile information, there’s no horizontal scrolling, so new columns remain hidden on smaller screens.

And this is what the profile list customization menu looks like

Profiles can be sorted by columns, but the list header doesn’t indicate which sorting column is active, which means you’ll likely discover this feature either by accident or by reading this article.

To organize profiles, Incogniton offers groups and tags. Adding a profile to a group is easy and involves using the actions button (three dots next to a profile). Tag editing in a profile is available directly from the profile list.

Octo Browser Interface

Octo’s interface is more functional and intuitive. The start screen dedicates most of the usable space to the Profile List, with important sections like the Proxy Manager, Templates, and Trash located in separate tabs. The Profile List is highly customizable: you can add columns with necessary profile parameters and scroll horizontally if needed; the column with the profile start button and profile actions will always remain fixed on the screen.

Octo Browser interface and Profile List customization options

Profiles can be sorted by name, start date, creation date, or task status, with the active sorting clearly visible in the list header. Each profile also displays a description field where you can add notes. Most importantly, the proxies connected to the profile are clearly visible.

Proxies can be connected to a profile either during its creation or directly from the Profile List

Octo Browser doesn’t have dedicated groups or folders: instead, tags serve this purpose well. Each profile can be assigned one or several tags directly from the profile list without extra windows. You can pin the main tag.

The interfaces of Octo Browser and Incogniton differ significantly in both convenience and functionality. We've summarized the key differences below:

Creating and Configuring Profiles

In Incogniton, a new profile can be created in two ways: by using the side menu or directly in the profile list. Both options open the same profile setup window, where you have to specify basic parameters before the profile appears on the list. The browser kernel version in Incogniton is selected and changed manually.

Separately, the menu offers the "Other" section, where additional settings can be configured, such as blocking the simultaneous launch of a profile on different devices, setting the default language, and among other options, a checkbox "Attempt to pass Iphey."

In Octo Browser, a new profile can be created in three ways:

A Quick Profile is created in one click with the desired operating system and default parameters, immediately ready to use. After creation, it will appear on the Profile List and can be further edited later on if needed.

Quick Profile creation button

A New Profile offers more parameter configuration options during profile creation: a separate window will open where you can assign a name, description, tag, set a proxy, bookmarks, start pages, and configure storage settings.

Creating a new profile in Octo Browser

In this same profile configuration window you can access additional tabs where you can edit the fingerprint, import cookies, set a password for the profile, and connect extensions.

You do not need to select a kernel version in Octo, because the browser kernel for all profiles in Octo is always up-to-date, and the browser itself updates faster than most competitors.

One major advantage of Octo is that you can create profiles with Android mobile fingerprints. For websites, these profiles will appear as users browsing from a phone or a tablet.

Templates offer another auxiliary feature for creating profiles. With this function, you can pre-configure a specific set of profile parameters and use it for creating new or quick profiles.

Profile template in Octo Browser

Bulk Profile Creation

In Incogniton, bulk profile creation is placed under a separate button. You can bulk-import profiles in CSV or Excel format, or enter parameters manually.

Bulk profile creation in Incogniton

In Octo, you can quickly bulk-create multiple profiles directly in the browser by specifying the desired number of profiles or by importing them from a file after pre-filling a template with your data.

For each method, you can edit basic fingerprint settings.

Bulk profile creation in Octo Browser

Available Profile and Bulk Actions

As in other anti-detect browsers, Incogniton offers a basic set of actions with one or multiple profiles. Profiles can be edited, grouped, paired with proxies, and you can manage cookies. Among bulk actions, besides the commonly available ones, profiles can be forcibly started and stopped and launched in synchronized dependency mode.

In Octo Browser, same or similar actions are available, but there are also unique features:

• Profile tasks: you can set a reminder for each profile about actions you have scheduled, for example launching a profile at a specific time.

Profile tasks in Octo Browser

• Profile Export: In addition to the separate profile transfer function, Octo also allows you to export profiles in .octo format.

• Videostream Spoofing: A useful feature for verification and passing KYC.

• Profile history and restoring: you can view in detail who interacted with the profile and when, and you can roll back profile changes.
  
  

  

  
  Profile history in Octo Browser
  
  

• Profile passwords: a feature that adds an extra layer of security. It is convenient for large teams when some profiles need to be protected from being launched. And even if you lose access to your account, no one else will be able to open that profile.

In Octo, you cannot add profiles to groups, but there are versatile tags that allow you to group and sort profiles and manage team member access rights. You can forcibly stop profiles, but you cannot launch them this way.

Using the API, you can create one-time Octo profiles that are not saved in the browser. This simplifies workflows for web scraping.

Proxy Integration

Incogniton offers a proxy manager where you can save proxies one by one or add them in bulk. Proxies are connected to profiles during creation, editing, or through the action button. The browser also features a proxy marketplace where you can purchase mobile, datacenter, static residential, ISP, and Premium ISP proxies with payment based on traffic volume and discounts available for larger purchases. Connected proxies can be grouped, tagged, tested for connection viability, or exported.

Octo Browser also offers a Proxy Manager that allows you to save proxies either individually or in bulk. Likewise, The Octo Proxy Shop offers residential proxies with payment based on traffic volume and discounts available for larger purchases.

You can select a saved proxy, add a new one, or immediately purchase a proxy from one of the providers directly from the profile list. Additionally, there are buttons for copying data and checking the connection.

Connecting a proxy in Octo Browser

Connecting a proxy in Incogniton

Both saved and new proxies can be connected during profile creation or editing. Profile templates allow for multiple proxies, which will be randomly assigned to new profiles.

Teamwork

In Incogniton, team members can be added starting only with the Professional plan, which includes 3 invites. Additional team members will require a custom subscription. The team management menu allows inviting participants via email and assigning them roles that grant access to various features. Roles can be customized, and you can configure access to profile management, teams, groups, and proxy management within each role.

You can add team members in Octo Browser starting with the Team subscription. Access rights differentiation in Octo is based on functions and sections. In the corresponding Settings, you can specify which resources a team member will have access to and what actions they can perform.

Team settings in Octo Browser

Octo Browser also includes a unique and highly useful teamwork feature: Action Log, which allows the account owner to track all team activities, ensuring complete transparency and control. Action Log conveniently records changes made to profiles and other browser entities, including those made via API. This makes it easy to analyze event history and identify who made specific changes.

Action log in Octo Browser

Profile Data Security

Incogniton does not provide profile-protecting features (e.g., profile passwords), which are critical for anti-detect browser users. There has already been an incident where users lost money from their crypto wallets, and in response the Incogniton team simply recommended storing data more carefully and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) in the browser.

For Octo Browser, user data security is an unconditional top priority. Octo’s multi-layered data storage system ensures complete protection against unauthorized access. User data is stored on European cloud servers and encrypted according to modern standards. Profiles are additionally protected by a unique key and the user’s password. The combination of these three components makes unauthorized data access and decryption impossible for attackers.

To enhance account protection, Octo Browser offers two-factor authentication (2FA), further minimizing risks of unauthorized access.

Kernel update speed

It is important for anti-detect browsers to update the browser kernel quickly so that your profiles do not stand out from normal Chrome users.

At the time of updating this article, Incogniton’s kernel version is two releases behind Chromium 141. Such a gap may cause Incogniton profiles to differ from regular website visitors who have already updated their Chrome. In addition, an outdated kernel may contain vulnerabilities already fixed by Google in newer versions.

Octo Browser always updates its kernel a few days after the official Chromium release.

Technical Support and Assistance

In the Incogniton menu, there is a widget where you can find documentation, FAQs, common issues, and a support email. The knowledge base covers most popular questions and errors related to the anti-detect browser. But when you need technical support, you will have to send an email and wait for a response. If you need quicker assistance, there is a support bot in the project’s Telegram channel.

In Octo Browser, support is available online both on the official website and within the browser. Octo allows you to quickly submit an error report, leave feedback, or contact support directly. There are Telegram communities in English and Russian where you can talk to your peers and the support team is always available, along with an online bot. The Octo Documentation describes all browser-related processes, from installing the anti-detect browser on your device to API automation. And if you prefer video format, the tutorial library is updated regularly.

Subscriptions and Pricing

Incogniton attracts new users with free profiles: the starter package includes 10 profiles for 2 months, after which their number decreases to 3. The most budget-friendly subscription, Starter Plus, includes 10 profiles for $19.99. However, the Cookie Collector, synchronization, and premium support are not available with this subscription.The most expensive plan, Custom Package, allows requesting any number of profiles and team members. Subscriptions can be paid monthly or for 6 months with a 30% discount.

Many Incogniton features are restricted on lower subscription tiers.

Octo Browser offers five subscription plans. For example, Lite with three profiles for €10 is well suited for newcomers who want to try the browser. And the ability to purchase additional resources (profiles, team members, even API request limits) allows you to adapt higher subscription tiers to your needs without overpaying for features you do not use. The capabilities of the top-tier subscription are much greater than those in Incogniton. On the Advanced subscription in Octo Browser, you can increase the number of profiles to 100,000, expand the team to 999 members, and increase API limits. There are also discounts for long-term subscriptions, up to 30%.

Octo Browser Subscriptions

Conclusion

After thoroughly comparing Incogniton and Octo, we have concluded that Octo Browser is a more reliable, stable, secure, and convenient tool for working with profiles. Here's why:

• Security and Data Protection: Octo Browser offers stricter security measures for protecting profile data, including password protection and profile activity history tracking. While Incogniton complies with GDPR, it does not offer such detailed data protection, and it has already had data leaks in its history.

• Interface and Functionality: Octo Browser comes with a distinctly more modern and intuitive interface, significantly simplifying profile management.

• Updates and Support: Octo Browser automatically updates its browser kernel to the latest Chromium version as quickly as possible.

• Teamwork and Access Rights Allocation: Octo offers more flexible access rights controls for teams, including grouping, sorting, and access rights management through tags. This greatly simplifies managing large teams and projects. The maximum team size is also much higher.

• Pricing and subscriptions: Octo does not have a free version, but its subscription tiers are more flexible. Lower-priced subscriptions are also less restricted compared to Incogniton.

Thus, Octo Browser is the optimal choice for professionals working in large teams and with a significant number of profiles. Incogniton, however, may suit users who are not demanding about interface quality and who simply need a small number of free profiles with limited functionality.