Hidden Start Alternatives

Hidden Start is described as 'This tool runs console apps without windows, preventing startup flickering, automating tasks including backups and file scripts, supporting UAC elevation' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are 2 alternatives to Hidden Start for Mac and Windows. The best Hidden Start alternative is Startup Folder, which is both free and Open Source.

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This tool runs console apps without windows, preventing startup flickering, automating tasks including backups and file...

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Hidden Start alternatives page was last updated Jan 29, 2025
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  1. Startup Folder icon

    Startup Folder

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Startup Folder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Autostart
    8.  Special Folders

    Startup Folder VS Hidden Start

     

    • Startup Folder is the most popular Mac alternative to Hidden Start.

    • Startup Folder is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Hidden Start.

    • Startup Folder is Free and Open SourceHidden Start is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Startup Folder is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHidden Start is not according to our users
  2. WinExt Free icon

    WinExt Free

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    Powerful Win utilities: fix registry, clean junk, protect privacy, optimize system, quick launch, find duplicates, folder size, see more recent resources, activity monitor, batch operation, synchronization, disable context menus, skip UAC, trace file.

    249 WinExt Free alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    WinExt Free screenshot 1

    WinExt Free Features

    1.  Delete Temporary Files
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Registry repairing
    4.  Folder Size
    5.  Synchronization

    WinExt Free VS Hidden Start

     

    • WinExt Free is the most popular Windows alternative to Hidden Start.

    • WinExt Free is Freemium and ProprietaryHidden Start is also Freemium and Proprietary
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