Autoruns AlternativesStartup Manager Tools and other similar apps like Autoruns

Autoruns is described as 'Shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys' and is a very popular Startup Manager tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Autoruns for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and PortableApps.com apps. The best Autoruns alternative is Glary Utilities, which is free. Other great apps like Autoruns are Startup Folder, Autorun Organizer, Winpatrol and MSConfig.

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Autoruns shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and...

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Autoruns alternatives page was last updated Jan 29, 2025
  1. Glary Utilities icon
     391 likes

    Offers a suite of powerful tools to optimize your Windows PC performance with features like registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, and internet speed optimization, designed for both novices and professionals, and available in 23 languages for global accessibility.

    241 Glary Utilities alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Registry repairing
    3.  1-click maintenance
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Portable
    6.  Photo Recovery
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Malware Analysis
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Memory Optimization
    12.  Automatic Duplicate Merge
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    Comments about Glary Utilities as an Alternative to Autoruns
     
    bawldiggle

    This is a Suite of various tools by Glary, including their startup manager. Quick Startup (by Glary Soft) i which has only received 2 votes in all these years.

    Quick Startup can be viewed on https://alternativeto.net/software/quick-startup/

    CommentJun 24, 2021
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    robyellow95

    I don't trust these all-in-one deals that claim to fix and speed up your computer. Go with Autoruns. All of my problems with my laptop "went away" when I stopped horsing around with the registry. Don't mess around, go with Autoruns.

    Positive commentJan 11, 2022
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    • Glary Utilities is the most popular Windows alternative to Autoruns.

    • Glary Utilities is the most popular free alternative to Autoruns.

    • Glary Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryAutoruns is Free and Proprietary
    • Glary Utilities is LightweightAutoruns is not according to our users
  2. Startup Folder icon
     8 likes

    Easily manage your startup process by placing apps, scripts, or shortcuts in the special folder. Features a low-resource background agent that launches programs automatically, hides or keeps them alive if needed, and handles crashes seamlessly for uninterrupted use.

    16 Startup Folder alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Autostart
    7.  Special Folders
    8.  Drag and Drop
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    • Startup Folder is the most popular Mac alternative to Autoruns.

    • Startup Folder is the most popular Open Source alternative to Autoruns.

    • Startup Folder is Free and Open SourceAutoruns is Free and Proprietary
    • Startup Folder is Privacy focusedAutoruns is not according to our users
  3. Autorun Organizer icon
     13 likes

    Free startup manager for Windows. Options include: disabling startup entries, custom startup delay for each startup entry, virus scan for each startup entry, undo options for changes made to startup entries, ...

    29 Autorun Organizer alternatives
    Autorun Organizer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Autorun Organizer Features

    1.  Autostart
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  4. Winpatrol icon
     36 likes

    Winpatrol provides a multitude of functions including startup control. It is a useful addition to any armoury to maintain computer as best as possible. Oh and a cute scotty icon for your toolbar!

    30 Winpatrol alternatives
    Winpatrol screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  All in one
    Discontinued

    No update since 2017, website certificate is expired, twitter account is inactive and they seem not to be answering support requests.

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  5. MSConfig icon
     39 likes

    MSConfig, or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process.

    34 MSConfig alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MSConfig Features

    1.  Manage system configuration
    2.  Configuration
    MSConfig iconAutoruns Icon

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  6.  8 likes

    HiBit Startup Manager makes managing your startup programs very simple. On startup, you are shown a list at the top and details at the bottom for each startup item. There is also a list of all startup items, including new and potentially dangerous programs.

    14 HiBit Startup Manager alternatives
    HiBit Startup Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    HiBit Startup Manager Features

    1.  Startup listing
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  7. LaunchControl icon
     10 likes

    LaunchControl is the new face of launchd(8). It allows you to manage system- and user services on your Mac. Use it to:

    14 LaunchControl alternatives
    Default Mode

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    LaunchControl Features

    1.  Schedule Backup
    2.  Launchd GUI
    3.  QuickLaunch
    4.  Configuration Management
    5.  System management
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    • LaunchControl is the most popular commercial alternative to Autoruns.

    • LaunchControl is Paid and ProprietaryAutoruns is Free and Proprietary
  8. ESET SysInspector icon
     5 likes

    ESET SysInspector is a free, state of the art diagnostic tool for Windows systems. It is also an integral part of ESET Smart Security 4 and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4. It peers into your operating system and captures details such as running processes, registry content, startup items...

    22 ESET SysInspector alternatives
    ESET SysInspector screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ESET SysInspector Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Risk scores
    3.  Heuristic Detection
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  9. WhatInStartup icon
     4 likes

    This utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows starts up. For each application, the following information is displayed: Startup Type (Registry/Startup Folder), Command-Line String, Product Name, File Version, Company Name, Location...

    27 WhatInStartup alternatives
    WhatInStartup screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    WhatInStartup Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Folders
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  10. Startup Sentinel icon
     2 likes

    Startup Sentinel (a.k.a. SuS) makes your PC startup faster and more secure by giving you full control on loaded software. Every single program added to your startup sequence is detected on the fly and can be approved, rejected or...

    13 Startup Sentinel alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Discontinued

    KC Softwares has shut down all activities by end of October 2023.

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  11. Quick Startup icon
     2 likes

    When you turn on your computer certain applications, drivers, and services are automatically started at the beginning of each Windows session. The information that tells Windows to automatically start these items can be located in a number of places, ranging from a program group...

    28 Quick Startup alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. KnockKnock icon
     5 likes

    KnockKnock displays persistent startup items (scripts, commands, binaries, executables, Login Items, kexts, LaunchAgents, etc., that are set to execute automatically on OS X.

    3 KnockKnock alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    KnockKnock iconAutoruns Icon

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