MSConfig Alternatives

MSConfig is described as 'or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MSConfig for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Online / Web-based and Android. The best alternative is Autoruns, which is free. Other great apps like MSConfig are GRUB, Autorun Organizer, Startup Delayer and jv16 PowerTools.

MSConfig alternatives are mainly System Cleaners but may also be Boot Managers or Anti-Virus Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of MSConfig.

This page was last updated

MSConfig

Free • Proprietary
Windows

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

Learn more about MSConfig

Autoruns
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Proprietary
System Cleaner
Windows
PortableApps.com
30 alternatives to Autoruns
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 other Registry keys.
Suggest and vote on features
Autoruns Features
1. PortableAutoruns can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Autostart
Autoruns vs MSConfig opinions
pros, cons and recent comments
InsaneFromEarth
Just more comprehensive than msconfig
Positive comment•
0
GRUB
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Boot Manager
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Solaris
OpenSolaris
23 alternatives to GRUB
GNU GRUB is a multiboot boot loader. It was derived from GRUB, the GRand Unified Bootloader, which was originally designed and implemented by Erich Stefan Boleyn.
Suggest and vote on features
GRUB Features
Customizable
Text-based
USB to NTFS
Zero configuration
Autorun Organizer
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Proprietary
Windows
26 alternatives to Autorun Organizer
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, ...
Suggest and vote on features
Autorun Organizer Features
Autostart
Startup Delayer
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
28 alternatives to Startup Delayer
Startup Delayer gives you the power to optimize your Startup Process by delaying applications from starting up as soon as you log into your computer.
Suggest and vote on features
Startup Delayer Features
1. PortableStartup Delayer can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Delaying startup programs
Autostart
Discontinued
has not been updated since 2015.
jv16 PowerTools
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Paid • Proprietary
System Cleaner
Software Uninstaller
Duplicate File Finder
Windows
Windows 11
187 alternatives to jv16 PowerTools
jv16 PowerTools is the ultimate Windows optimization and tuneup utility suite. The bottom line is that it keeps your computer running smooth, fast and greatly improves its overall stability.
Suggest and vote on features
jv16 PowerTools Features
Registry repairing
Registry Tweaks
Batch Uninstaller
systemd
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Open Source
Linux
15 alternatives to systemd
systemd is a replacement for the init daemon for Linux (either System V or BSD-style). It is intended to provide a better framework for expressing services' dependencies, allow more work to be done concurrently at system startup, and to reduce shell overhead.
Suggest and vote on features
systemd Features
Configurable
WhatInStartup
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Proprietary
Windows
25 alternatives to WhatInStartup
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...
Suggest and vote on features
WhatInStartup Features
1. PortableWhatInStartup can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Folders
Starter
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Proprietary
Windows
25 alternatives to Starter
Starter is yet another startup manager for Microsoft Windows (21 languages)

As a primary purpose, Starter allows one to view and manage all the programs that are starting automatically whenever operating system is loading. It enumerates all the hidden registry entries, startup f.
Suggest and vote on features
Starter Features
1. PortableStarter can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Multiple languages
Autostart
Discontinued
Last version, v5.6.2.9, was released on May 2009, but can be still downloaded from the official website.
CCleaner Cloud
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Paid • Proprietary
System Cleaner
Defrag Tool
Windows
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
173 alternatives to CCleaner Cloud
CCleaner Cloud lets you Run day-to-day tasks such as analyzing, cleaning, defragging and installing across multiple machines from your computer, phone or tablet.
Suggest and vote on features
CCleaner Cloud Features
Remote Updates
Remote Task Execution
Registry repairing
SEO Reports
KnockKnock
Do you think this is a good alternative?
Yes
No
Free • Proprietary
Mac
3 alternatives to KnockKnock
KnockKnock displays persistent startup items (scripts, commands, binaries, executables, Login Items, kexts, LaunchAgents, etc., that are set to execute automatically on OS X.

KnockKnock has no features, suggest some!