StartIsBack Alternatives

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

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StartIsBack alternatives page was last updated Sep 9, 2022
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  1. Start Menu Reviver icon

    Start Menu Reviver

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Start menu

    Start Menu Reviver VS StartIsBack

     
  2. IObit Start Menu 8 icon

    IObit Start Menu 8

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    Start Menu 8 can help users who are not willing to change their behaviors and bring back the classic start menu. Users can enjoy a familiar start menu again with just one click while other styles are also available.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Bundleware

    The installer may contain third-party softwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    IObit Start Menu 8 VS StartIsBack

     
  4. GiMeSpace QuickMenu icon

    GiMeSpace QuickMenu

     14 likes
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    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!.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GiMeSpace QuickMenu screenshot 1

    GiMeSpace QuickMenu Features

    1.  Launcher

    GiMeSpace QuickMenu VS StartIsBack

     
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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.

    https://www.stardock.com
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  6. StartW8 icon

    StartW8

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    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
    StartW8 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The 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 StartIsBack

     
  7. Classic Start Menu icon

    Classic Start Menu

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    Classic Start Menu is considered as a perfect replacement to Windows 7 Start Menu. It helps you to find programs and folders many times faster. You always know where you put your things because folders expand when you hover over them.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    "Classic Shell is no longer actively developed" headline in the "News" section of the main website: http://www.classicshell.net/

    Classic Start Menu VS StartIsBack

     
  8. Start Button 8 icon

    Start Button 8

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    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 screenshot 1

    Start Button 8 VS StartIsBack

     

  10. Skip Metro Suite

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    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.

    18 Skip Metro Suite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Skip Metro Suite screenshot 1

    Skip Metro Suite VS StartIsBack

     
  11. Finalbird icon

    Finalbird

     5 likes
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    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 screenshot 1

    Finalbird VS StartIsBack

     
  12. ViStart icon

    ViStart

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    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

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ViStart screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The 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.

    Warning

    Trojan detected by VirusTotal.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Skinnable

    ViStart VS StartIsBack

     

  13. 8StartButton

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    A Windows 8 start button and start menu for Windows 8.

    23 8StartButton alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    8StartButton screenshot 1

    8StartButton Features

    1.  Launcher

    8StartButton VS StartIsBack

     

  14. Start Menu Modifier

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    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 screenshot 1

    Start Menu Modifier VS StartIsBack

     
  15. Spencer icon

    Spencer

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    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

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Spencer Features

    1.  WindowsXP-like

    Spencer VS StartIsBack

     
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