Free Start11 Alternatives
The best free alternative to Start11 is Windhawk, 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 Open Shell, Classic Shell, ExplorerPatcher and RetroBar.
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Start11 alternatives are mainly System Tweakers, but if you're looking for Application Launchers you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Start11.- System Tweaker
- Paid • Proprietary
StartW8 is a FREE but powerful tool for Windows 8 users. Do you prefer desktop to modernUI? Would you like to logon directly to desktop? And than use "Start" menu for runnig your apps? Then it's right for you.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
DiscontinuedThe program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2.111.0, released in December 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.
StartW8 VS Start11
This program restores native Windows 7 start menu and desktop by bringing Windows 7 explorer.exe.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Ex7forW8 VS Start11
How to add a Start button to Windows 8? Just install Start Button 8! The package contains a Start button and a convenient Menu. A ready solution for those who like to keep everything under control.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Start Button 8 VS Start11
Skip Metro Suite for Windows 8 allows you to boot directly to Classic Desktop in Windows 8 RTM and Release Preview.Also it allows you completely disable all edge panels, not just hide them! All of them will be disabled, including square start button at bottom-left corner.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Country of Origin
Russia
Platforms
- Windows
Skip Metro Suite VS Start11
Finalbird is a free program to always reach required folders, files and programs, to work faster and more efficiently.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Finalbird VS Start11
Start Everywhere is a Start Menu software which offers several unique solutions to enable you to launch applications installed on the computer and quickly access documents.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Country of Origin
Ukraine
Platforms
- Windows
Start Everywhere Features
Start Everywhere VS Start11
Bring back the Classic Windows XP Start Menu to Windows 8 & 10. With one click you have access to all of your Start Menu entries. Plus direct access to the Control Panel, Administrator command line and Run dialog.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Windows
Spencer Features
Spencer VS Start11
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Country of Origin
- Germany
- EU
Platforms
- Windows
8StartButton Features
8StartButton VS Start11
Start Menu Modifier will allow you to open the star screen at the bottom or the top of your desktop, when you click on the Win flag key.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Start Menu Modifier VS Start11
A skinnable start menu to replace your existing Windows XP start menu. It also allows you to get the Windows Start Menu back on Windows 7, 8 or 10.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
DiscontinuedThe program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 8.1 Build 5208, released in March 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.
WarningTrojan detected by VirusTotal.
ViStart VS Start11
