Quick Startup AlternativesStartup Manager Tools and other similar apps like Quick Startup

Quick Startup is described as 'Free startup manager to disable or delay auto-start programs to speed up system boot at most' and is a Startup Manager tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Quick Startup for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Flathub, PortableApps.com and Flatpak apps. The best Quick Startup alternative is Autoruns, which is free. Other great apps like Quick Startup are Startup Folder, Ashampoo WinOptimizer, Startup Delayer and Reg Organizer.

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  1. Autoruns icon
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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 other Registry keys.

    34 Autoruns alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • Autoruns is the most popular Windows alternative to Quick Startup.

    • Autoruns is the most popular free alternative to Quick Startup.

    • Autoruns is Free and ProprietaryQuick Startup is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Startup Folder icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Startup Folder is the most popular Mac alternative to Quick Startup.

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

    • Startup Folder is Free and Open SourceQuick Startup is Free and Proprietary
    • Startup Folder is Privacy focusedQuick Startup is not according to our users
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    Suite offering 30 plus tools for cleaning, privacy management, detailed system analysis, browser profile cleaning, tailored optimization, software uninstallation, duplicate removal, disk defragmentation, scheduled maintenance and deep customizable tuning.

    51 Ashampoo WinOptimizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Reg Organizer icon
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    Reg Organizer is a feature-rich application designed to edit, clean and maintain registry, fix errors in the system, and improve computer performance. The deep registry search feature lets you find all registry keys related to a specific application.

    111 Reg Organizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Reg Organizer is the most popular commercial alternative to Quick Startup.

    • Reg Organizer is Paid and ProprietaryQuick Startup is Free and Proprietary
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    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, ...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Winpatrol icon
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    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!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

    34 MSConfig alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    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.

    18 HiBit Startup Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. StartupStar icon
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    The rocket engine for the PC: stops useless autostarts with a mouse click:

    • Removes unnecessary system slowdowns with just one click
    • Blocks and warns against unwanted autostart entries
    • Ensures a fast PC start-up like on the first day.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Ignition provides a simple UI to add, remove, and modify startup entries on your computer. Ignition can add apps, scripts, and arbitrary commands to run at login.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
    • Ignition Startup is the most popular Linux alternative to Quick Startup.

    • Ignition Startup is Free and Open SourceQuick Startup is Free and Proprietary
    • Ignition Startup is Privacy focusedQuick Startup is not according to our users
  11. Starter icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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