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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  1. Open Shell icon
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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.

    41 Open Shell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
     
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    Open Shell vs StartAllBack Comments
    Katt Phloxworthy
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    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.

    • 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
     56 likes

    Customize Windows programs using downloadable mods for appearance, features, or performance. Easily add, update, or remove tweaks with no source code needed, extensive active library, rollback support, and compatibility with Windows 10 and 11.

    12 Windhawk alternatives

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    • Windows
     
  3. 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

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    • Windows
     
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    ExplorerPatcher vs StartAllBack Comments
    Alexey Skobkin
    Positive
    1

    It's free and does not require online activation.

    Katt Phloxworthy
    Positive
    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

    • ExplorerPatcher is Free and Open SourceStartAllBack is Paid and Proprietary
    • ExplorerPatcher is Lightweight and Privacy focusedStartAllBack is not according to our users
  4. Classic Shell icon
     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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    Classic Shell vs StartAllBack Comments
    Katt Phloxworthy
    Positive
    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.

    • Classic Shell is Free and Open SourceStartAllBack is Paid and Proprietary
    • Classic Shell is CustomizableStartAllBack is not according to our users
  5. RetroBar icon
     12 likes

    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

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    • Windows
     
  6. Start Menu X icon
     26 likes

    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.

    23 Start Menu X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Taskbar icon
     3 likes

    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

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Power8 icon
     14 likes

    Start menu replacement for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Do you often find yourself looking for a program in the long list of the Start menu?

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. 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.

    27 Start Menu Reviver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. 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!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. StartW8 icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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