8start Alternatives

8start is described as 'Launcher is a free portable application launcher. This program is a whole new way of launching programs and applications on your system. Starting programs from shortcuts on desktop and start menu is an obsolete and cumbersome process' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to 8start for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, BSD and PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac apps. The best 8start alternative is PortableApps.com, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like 8start are LiberKey, SyMenu, PStart and ASuite.

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  1. PortableApps.com icon

    PortableApps.com

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    PortableApps.com is a website offering many free, commonly used Windows applications that have been specially packaged for portability. These portable applications can be used from removable media such as USB flash drives.

    34 PortableApps.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)
    • Wine
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    • PortableApps.com is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Linux alternative to 8start.

    • PortableApps.com is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to 8start.

    • PortableApps.com is Free and Open Source8start is Free and Proprietary
    • PortableApps.com is Lightweight8start is not according to our users
  2. LiberKey icon

    LiberKey

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    Portable applications launcher, LiberKey includes around 300 portable applications. In all areas : Audio, Video, Graphics, Internet, Games, Security, Education, System and more …

    32 LiberKey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Associate files with LiberKey
     
  4. SyMenu icon

    SyMenu

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    SyMenu is a portable menu launcher and a Start Menu replacer to organize your applications quickly and easily. But the real power of SyMenu unfolds when you approach its integrated large and daily growing suites of more than 1.500 freeware programs.

    27 SyMenu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Core
    Here's what SyMenu looks like
     
  5. PStart icon

    PStart

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    PStart is a simple tray tool to start user defined applications. Designed to run portable applications, you can start anything runnable from USB key devices or removable disks.

    28 PStart alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PStart screenshot 1
     
  6. ASuite icon

    ASuite

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    ASuite is a simple open source portable launcher for Microsoft Windows. Designed to run portable applications, you can start anything runnable (software, documents and other file types) from removable storage media (USB keys, hard drives, iPods, etc.).

    49 ASuite alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Lupo PenSuite icon

    Lupo PenSuite

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    The collection of portable software for everyone. A completely free Suite of programs and games, all in one package for your USB flash drive.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Lupo PenSuite screenshot 1
     
  9. Portable Start Menu icon

    Portable Start Menu

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    Portable Start Menu is a simple and free start menu application that can be installed on USB sticks or local PCs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Handy Start Menu icon

    Handy Start Menu

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    Do you often find yourself looking for a program in the long list of the Start menu?

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. FramaKey icon

    FramaKey

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    FramaKey is a package of portable and ready-to-use Free Software that can be carried on a USB key designed to make the user’s life much easier.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    FramaKey start-up
     
  12. FCorp My Quick Launch icon

    FCorp My Quick Launch

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    Faster access to your favorite files, folders, programs, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    FCorp My Quick Launch screenshot 1
     

    • FCorp My Quick Launch is the most popular commercial alternative to 8start.

    • FCorp My Quick Launch is Paid and Proprietary8start is Free and Proprietary

  13. LaunchBar Commander

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    LaunchBar Commander is what is commonly referred to as an "Application Launcher"; it is typically docked to the side of your screen and lets you configure buttons and menus which will launch your favorites programs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Wise HotKey icon

    Wise HotKey

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    Launch applications and system tools, Control Panel items, folders on your computer, and website addresses using simple key combinations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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