Start11 AlternativesOnly apps categorised as System Tweakers

The best System Tweaker alternative to Start11 is Open Shell, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Start11 and six of them are System Tweakers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting System Tweaker alternatives to Start11 are Windhawk, Classic Shell, ExplorerPatcher and Start8.

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  1. Open Shell icon

    Open Shell

     110 likes

    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.

    41 Open Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Open Shell as an Alternative to Start11
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    Start11 offers Win10 menu style

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Open Shell is a great Start11 alternative.

    • Open Shell is the most popular Windows alternative to Start11.

    • Open Shell is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Start11.

    • Open Shell is Free and Open SourceStart11 is Paid and Proprietary
    • Open Shell is Lightweight and Privacy focusedStart11 is not according to our users
  2. Windhawk icon

    Windhawk

     55 likes

    The customization marketplace for Windows programs. Customize your programs with available code snippets or create your own customizations.

    12 Windhawk alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Classic Shell icon

    Classic Shell

     208 likes

    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.

    28 Classic Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WindowBlinds

    Customize Windows 10 and 11 with skins for Start menu and taskbar. Includes SkinStudio for designing skins, offering personalized fonts, and color and transparency adjustments.

    https://www.stardock.com
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  6. ExplorerPatcher

     33 likes

    This project aims to bring back a productive working environment on Windows 11. Choose between Windows 11 or Windows 10 taskbar (with labels support, small icons and lots of customization) and a lot more.

    5 ExplorerPatcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 10 Taskbar on Windows 11, also a solution to make EverythingToolbar wokring again, also works for TaskbarX and so on~
     
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    Comments about ExplorerPatcher as an Alternative to Start11
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    Allowed me to put my taskbar at the top of the screen. That is all I wanted.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ExplorerPatcher is Free and Open SourceStart11 is Paid and Proprietary
    • ExplorerPatcher is Lightweight and Privacy focusedStart11 is not according to our users
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    Start8

     30 likes

    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.
    25 Start8 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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