StartAllBack Alternatives

StartAllBack is described as '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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to StartAllBack for Windows, Android, Android Tablet and F-Droid. The best StartAllBack alternative is Open Shell, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like StartAllBack are Windhawk, ExplorerPatcher, Classic Shell and Start11.

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The Windows 11 version of the Startisback replacement shell. This software allows you to make Windows 11 look like previous...

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StartAllBack alternatives page was last updated Jun 16, 2024
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  1. Open Shell icon

    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.

    38 Open Shell alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Open Shell screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Customize Windows
    2.  Change Start Button
    3.  System Tweaker
    4. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    5.  Make Taskbar Transparent
    6.  Ad-free

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    Comments about Open Shell as an Alternative to StartAllBack
    Katt Phloxworthy
    Positive Feb 26, 2024
    0

    It's hard to beat free, especially since others have picked up the torch to continue where Classic Shell's developer had left off.

    Under Windows 11, add Explorer Patcher and as I said on EP's own entry, you can party like it's 2000. Windows 2000, that is.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Open Shell is a great StartAllBack alternative.

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

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

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

    Windhawk

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

    11 Windhawk alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windhawk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  System Tweaker
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  No registration required
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Customize Windows
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Portable

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  4. ExplorerPatcher

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    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.

    4 ExplorerPatcher alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows 10 Taskbar on Windows 11, also a solution to make EverythingToolbar wokring again, also works for TaskbarX and so on~

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  System Tweaker
    2.  Customize Windows
    3. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Patch Management

    ExplorerPatcher VS StartAllBack

     
    Comments about ExplorerPatcher as an Alternative to StartAllBack
    Alexey Skobkin
    Positive Sep 17, 2023
    1

    It's free and does not require online activation.

    Katt Phloxworthy
    Positive Feb 26, 2024
    0

    This package + Classic Shell = An awesome team that allows one to party like it's 2000 if they wish.

    Windows 2000, that is. ;3

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    • Almost everyone thinks ExplorerPatcher is a great StartAllBack alternative.

    • ExplorerPatcher is Free and Open SourceStartAllBack is Paid and Proprietary
    • ExplorerPatcher is Privacy focused and LightweightStartAllBack is not according to our users
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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.

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  6. Classic Shell icon

    Classic Shell

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Explorer Settings
    Discontinued

    The 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.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    2.  Change Start Button
    3.  Customize Windows
    4.  Multiple languages

    Classic Shell VS StartAllBack

     
    Comments about Classic Shell as an Alternative to StartAllBack
    Katt Phloxworthy
    Positive Feb 26, 2024
    0

    It has become "Open Shell" since some developers have picked up the torch from the original developer. So go check out "Open Shell".

    Hats off to the original developer for making this software in the first place.

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    • Classic Shell is Free and Open SourceStartAllBack is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Start11 icon

    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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Start11 screenshot 1

    Start11 VS StartAllBack

     

    • Start11 is the most popular commercial alternative to StartAllBack.

    • Start11 is Paid and ProprietaryStartAllBack is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. StartIsBack icon

    StartIsBack

     32 likes
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    StartIsBack returns Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7. StartIsBack radically improves desktop usability and makes new Start screen clutter-free.

    25 StartIsBack alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Boot to Desktop

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free

    StartIsBack VS StartAllBack

     
    Comments about StartIsBack as an Alternative to StartAllBack
    pandaM3CH4
    Positive Sep 24, 2022
    0

    StartIsBack (Win 10) and StartAllBack (Win 11) are made by the same developer and are both great.

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    • StartIsBack is Paid and ProprietaryStartAllBack is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. RetroBar icon

    RetroBar

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    Pining for simpler times? RetroBar teleports you back in time by replacing your modern Windows taskbar with the classic Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP, Longhorn, or Vista style.

    17 RetroBar alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RetroBar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Customize Windows
    2.  Themes

    RetroBar VS StartAllBack

     
  11. WindowBlinds icon

    WindowBlinds

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    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.

    37 WindowBlinds alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    WindowBlinds screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Customize Windows
    2.  Skins
    3.  Themes

    WindowBlinds VS StartAllBack

     
  12. Start Menu X icon

    Start Menu X

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Start Menu X screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Tabbed interface

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  13. Start8 icon

    Start8

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    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.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Start8 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is only for Windows 8 and no longer updated. For Windows 10 or 11, Stardock offers Start11 icon Start11

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