Free StartAllBack Alternatives

The best free alternative to StartAllBack is Open Shell, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to StartAllBack and many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to StartAllBack are Windhawk, ExplorerPatcher, Classic Shell and RetroBar.

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StartAllBack

Paid • Proprietary

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.

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StartAllBack alternatives page was last updated Jun 29, 2024

Open Shell
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.
39 Open Shell alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- System Tweaker
Platforms
- Windows
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Open Shell Features
1. Customize Windows
2. Change Start Button
3. System Tweaker
4. Support for Themes
5. Windows Explorer Extension
6. Lightweight
7. Privacy focused
8. Make Taskbar Transparent
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Comments about Open Shell as an Alternative to StartAllBack

Katt Phloxworthy
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.
Positive comment •Feb 26, 2024
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- 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

Windhawk
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
- System Tweaker
Platforms
- Windows
Windhawk Features
Windows Explorer Extension
Privacy focused
No registration required
Lightweight
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ExplorerPatcher
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
- System Tweaker
Platforms
- Windows
ExplorerPatcher Features
1. System Tweaker
2. Customize Windows
3. Portable
4. Windows Explorer Extension
5. Patch Management
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Comments about ExplorerPatcher as an Alternative to StartAllBack

Alexey Skobkin
It's free and does not require online activation.
Positive comment •Sep 17, 2023
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Katt Phloxworthy
This package + Classic Shell = An awesome team that allows one to party like it's 2000 if they wish.

Windows 2000, that is. ;3
Positive comment •Feb 26, 2024
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- ExplorerPatcher is Free and Open SourceStartAllBack is Paid and Proprietary

Classic Shell
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.
29 Classic Shell alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- System Tweaker
Platforms
- Windows
+3
Classic Shell Features
1. Windows Explorer Extension
2. Customizable
3. Change Start Button
4. Customize Windows
5. Multiple languages
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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.
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Comments about Classic Shell as an Alternative to StartAllBack

Katt Phloxworthy
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.
Positive comment •Feb 26, 2024
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- Classic Shell is Free and Open SourceStartAllBack is Paid and Proprietary

RetroBar
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.
18 RetroBar alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
RetroBar Features
No features, maybe you want to suggest one?
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Start Menu X
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

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25 Start Menu X alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Start Menu X Features
Customizable
Tabbed interface
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Taskbar
Puts a start menu and recent apps tray on top of your screen accessible at any time, increasing your productivity and turning your Android tablet or phone into a real multitasking machine.
25 Taskbar alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- F-Droid
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- Taskbar is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to StartAllBack.
- Taskbar is Free and Open SourceStartAllBack is Paid and Proprietary

Power8
Start menu replacement for Windows.
24 Power8 alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
Power8 Features
Multiple languages
Launcher
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Start Menu Reviver
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) ap...
29 Start Menu Reviver alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
+2
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Handy Start Menu
Do you often find yourself looking for a program in the long list of the Start menu?
44 Handy Start Menu alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.98, released in June 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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