Startup Delayer AlternativesStartup Manager Tools and other similar apps like Startup Delayer

Startup Delayer is described as 'Gives you the power to optimize your Startup Process by delaying applications from starting up as soon as you log into your computer' and is a popular Startup Manager tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Startup Delayer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Flathub and PortableApps.com apps. The best Startup Delayer alternative is Glary Utilities, which is free. Other great apps like Startup Delayer are Startup Folder, Autorun Organizer, Winpatrol and HiBit Startup Manager.

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Startup Delayer alternatives page was last updated Jan 29, 2025
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  1. Glary Utilities icon

    Glary Utilities

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    Offers a suite of powerful tools to optimize your Windows PC performance with features like registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, and internet speed optimization, designed for both novices and professionals, and available in 23 languages for global accessibility.

    245 Glary Utilities alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Glary Utilities screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Software Uninstallers
    2.  Registry repairing
    3.  1-click maintenance
    4.  Delete Temporary Files
    5.  Portable
    6.  Photo Recovery
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Malware Analysis
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Memory Optimization
    12.  Automatic Duplicate Merge

    Glary Utilities VS Startup Delayer

     

    • Glary Utilities is the most popular Windows alternative to Startup Delayer.

    • Glary Utilities is the most popular free alternative to Startup Delayer.

    • Glary Utilities is Freemium and ProprietaryStartup Delayer is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Glary Utilities is LightweightStartup Delayer is not according to our users
  2. Startup Folder icon

    Startup Folder

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    Easily manage your startup process by placing apps, scripts, or shortcuts in the special folder. Features a low-resource background agent that launches programs automatically, hides or keeps them alive if needed, and handles crashes seamlessly for uninterrupted use.

    16 Startup Folder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Startup Folder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Autostart
    7.  Special Folders
    8.  Drag and Drop

    Startup Folder VS Startup Delayer

     

    • Startup Folder is the most popular Mac alternative to Startup Delayer.

    • Startup Folder is the most popular Open Source alternative to Startup Delayer.

    • Startup Folder is Free and Open SourceStartup Delayer is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Startup Folder is Privacy focusedStartup Delayer is not according to our users
  4. Autorun Organizer icon

    Autorun Organizer

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    Free startup manager for Windows. Options include: disabling startup entries, custom startup delay for each startup entry, virus scan for each startup entry, undo options for changes made to startup entries, ...

    29 Autorun Organizer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Autorun Organizer screenshot 1

    Autorun Organizer Features

    1.  Autostart

    Autorun Organizer VS Startup Delayer

     
    Comments about Autorun Organizer as an Alternative to Startup Delayer
    cvladan_
    Positive •Jan 20, 2023
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    It is better programmed, UI looks better and has some really advanced options that no alternative have.

    DavidGP
    Positive •Jul 17, 2021
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    Looks and feels very promising and well-thought-out after first use. Will definitely consider replacing Startup Delayer which unfortunately has been abandoned.

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    • Autorun Organizer is Free and ProprietaryStartup Delayer is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Winpatrol

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    Winpatrol provides a multitude of functions including startup control. It is a useful addition to any armoury to maintain computer as best as possible. Oh and a cute scotty icon for your toolbar!

    31 Winpatrol alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Winpatrol screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No update since 2017, website certificate is expired, twitter account is inactive and they seem not to be answering support requests.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  All in one

    Winpatrol VS Startup Delayer

     

  7. HiBit Startup Manager

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    HiBit Startup Manager makes managing your startup programs very simple. On startup, you are shown a list at the top and details at the bottom for each startup item. There is also a list of all startup items, including new and potentially dangerous programs.

    14 HiBit Startup Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HiBit Startup Manager screenshot 1

    HiBit Startup Manager Features

    1.  Startup listing

    HiBit Startup Manager VS Startup Delayer

     
  8. SlimCleaner icon

    SlimCleaner

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    SlimCleaner is a freeware PC maintenance program that uses crowd-sourced feedback to make up-to-date optimization recommendations for users. In many ways it's like other cleaning apps. It includes a windows database cleaner, a privacy protector, junk cleaner, a file...

    225 SlimCleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Warning

    Trial download triggers numerous concerns on VirusTotal. https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/e5aa33cc9ff7765900bc6378c0a4bbdee0f04eb8a8788e3b017a9b63b80b0de6/detection

    Bundleware

    The installer contains adware and possibly other malware. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    SlimCleaner Features

    1.  Portable

    SlimCleaner VS Startup Delayer

     
  10. MSConfig icon

    MSConfig

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    MSConfig, or Microsoft System Configuration Utility, is a utility to troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows startup process.

    34 MSConfig alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MSConfig screenshot 1

    MSConfig Features

    1.  Manage system configuration
    2.  Configuration

    MSConfig VS Startup Delayer

     
  11. Lingon icon

    Lingon

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    Lingon is a graphical user interface for creating an editing launchd configuration files for Mac OS X.

    12 Lingon alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lingon screenshot 1

    Lingon Features

    1.  Configuration Management
    2.  System management

    Lingon VS Startup Delayer

     

    • Lingon is the most popular commercial alternative to Startup Delayer.

    • Lingon is Paid and ProprietaryStartup Delayer is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Starter

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    Starter is yet another startup manager for Microsoft Windows (21 languages)

    As a primary purpose, Starter allows one to view and manage all the programs that are starting automatically whenever operating system is loading. It enumerates all the hidden registry entries, startup f.

    27 Starter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Starter screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version, v5.6.2.9, was released on May 2009, but can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Starter Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Autostart

    Starter VS Startup Delayer

     
  13. Disable Startup icon

    Disable Startup

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    Disable Startup is a free startup manager and monitoring program, it can scan all Windows Startups on your computer, and monitor all new startup items, helps you control, manage and optimize Windows Startup configuration.

    21 Disable Startup alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Disable Startup screenshot 1

    Disable Startup VS Startup Delayer

     
  14. Startup Sentinel icon

    Startup Sentinel

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    Startup Sentinel (a.k.a. SuS) makes your PC startup faster and more secure by giving you full control on loaded software. Every single program added to your startup sequence is detected on the fly and can be approved, rejected or...

    13 Startup Sentinel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Startup Sentinel screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    KC Softwares has shut down all activities by end of October 2023.

    Startup Sentinel VS Startup Delayer

     
  15. LaunchControl icon

    LaunchControl

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    LaunchControl is the new face of launchd(8). It allows you to manage system- and user services on your Mac. Use it to:

    14 LaunchControl alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Default Mode

    LaunchControl Features

    1.  Schedule Backup
    2.  Launchd GUI
    3.  QuickLaunch
    4.  Configuration Management
    5.  System management

    LaunchControl VS Startup Delayer

     
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