Power8 Alternatives
Power8 is described as 'Start menu replacement for Windows' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Power8 for Windows. The best alternative is Open Shell, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Power8 are 7+ Taskbar Tweaker, Classic Shell, StartAllBack and StartIsBack.
Open Shell
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo31 alternatives to Open Shell- Free • Open Source
- System Tweaker
- Windows
Open Shell is a fork of the Classic Shell project for Windows that getting back the classic start menu to modern versions of Microsoft Windows.
Open Shell Features
7+ Taskbar Tweaker
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo27 alternatives to 7+ Taskbar Tweaker- Free • Proprietary
- System Tweaker
- Windows
Customize the Windows taskbar with dozens of exclusive options.
7+ Taskbar Tweaker Features
Classic Shell
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo31 alternatives to Classic Shell- Free • Open Source
- System Tweaker
- Windows
Classic Shell is free software that improves your productivity, enhances the usability of Windows, and empowers you to use the computer the way you like it.
Classic Shell Features
DiscontinuedThe developer announced that Classic Shell will be no longer developed because Windows 10 is updated too frequently and because Microsoft is making more difficult to customize Windows: http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8147 Last version, 4.3.1, released in August 2017, can be still downloaded from the official website, together with the source code.
StartAllBack
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo26 alternatives to StartAllBack- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
The Windows 11 version of the Startisback replacement shell. This software allows you to make Windows 11 look like previous versions of Windows or a modified version of itself.
StartAllBack Features
StartIsBack
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo29 alternatives to StartIsBack- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
StartIsBack returns Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7. StartIsBack radically improves desktop usability and makes new Start screen clutter-free.
StartIsBack Features
Start11
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo27 alternatives to Start11- Paid • Proprietary
- System Tweaker
- Windows
Customize the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows 10 / Windows 11 . Quickly access your most used items, search your PC more effectively and personalize the look and feel of your start menu.
Start11 Features
Start Menu X
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo26 alternatives to Start Menu X- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
Start Menu X is a replacement of the system menu for professionals.
Virtual Groups Group programs by purpose (office applications, graphics, etc) without changing their location on the hard drive.
One-click start
The PRO version allows you to assign a primary program to any f.
Start Menu X Features
Start8
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo28 alternatives to Start8- Paid • Proprietary
- System Tweaker
- Windows
Return the Start Button to Windows 8 With these features:
- Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
- Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu
- Jump List support
- Unified Search for apps, settings and files
- Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
- One click access to.
RetroBar
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo16 alternatives to RetroBar- Free • Open Source
- Windows
Pining for simpler times? RetroBar teleports you back in time by replacing your modern Windows taskbar with the classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, or XP style.
GiMeSpace QuickMenu
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo25 alternatives to GiMeSpace QuickMenu- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
A simple and fast task launcher and switcher. Press a custom assigned mouse/keyboard key, the menu pops up at the place of the mouse cursor, move to the desired task, release the key, and that is all! Can not be quicker or easier!.
GiMeSpace QuickMenu Features