Free Start11 Alternatives
The best free alternative to Start11 is Open Shell, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Start11 and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Start11 are Classic Shell, ExplorerPatcher, Pokki and Start Menu X.
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
Open Shell vs Start11 opinions
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.
ExplorerPatcher
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo2 alternatives to ExplorerPatcher- Free • Open Source
- Windows
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.
ExplorerPatcher Features
Pokki
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo16 alternatives to Pokki- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Pokki puts web-connected apps in your taskbar, so they're always only one click away. Welcome to the modern desktop.
Pokki Features
DiscontinuedThe program seems to be no longer updated. Social pages are not updated since 2014. Last version can be still downloaded from the official website.
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
Start Menu X vs Start11 opinions
Start menu X is free. It has windows 8.1 metro. I like it very much
0RetroBar
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.
Power8
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo23 alternatives to Power8- Free • Open Source
- Windows
Start menu replacement for Windows.
Power8 Features
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
Start Menu Reviver
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo29 alternatives to Start Menu Reviver- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
Start Menu Reviver offers an improved Start Menu for Windows 8/7 that blends the traditional Start Menu functions with the Windows 8 design concept and provides quick access to all your desktop and Modern GUI (Metro) applications.
Handy Start Menu
Do you think this is a good alternative?YesNo45 alternatives to Handy Start Menu- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
Do you often find yourself looking for a program in the long list of the Start menu?
DiscontinuedThe program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.98, released in June 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.