ReStart Alternatives

Apps similar to ReStart include Open Shell, which is free and open source. Other options are Start11 and StartAllBack. In total there are three System Tweakers like ReStart for Windows.

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ReStart alternatives page was last updated Oct 21, 2026

Open Shell
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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.
42 Open Shell alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (MIT)
Application type
System Tweaker
Platforms
Windows
+2
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Start11
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Enhance Windows 10/11 personalizing Start Menu and Taskbar with style changes, icon and section adjustments, taskbar improvements, quick access menus, and advanced search features for improved productivity.
26 Start11 alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application type
System Tweaker
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
United States
+9
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StartAllBack
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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.
25 StartAllBack alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Platforms
Windows
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