WhatInStartup AlternativesStartup Manager Tools and other similar apps like WhatInStartup

WhatInStartup is described as 'This utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows starts up. For each application, the following information is displayed: Startup Type (Registry/Startup Folder), Command-Line String, Product Name, File Version, Company Name, Location' and is a Startup Manager tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WhatInStartup for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Flathub, PortableApps.com and Flatpak apps. The best WhatInStartup alternative is Autoruns, which is free. Other great apps like WhatInStartup are Startup Folder, Startup Delayer, Autorun Organizer and Winpatrol.

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WhatInStartup alternatives page was last updated Jan 29, 2025
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  1. Autoruns icon

    Autoruns

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    Autoruns shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. These programs include ones in your startup folder, Run, RunOnce, and other Registry keys.

    32 Autoruns alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Autoruns screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Autostart
    2.  Portable
    3.  Works Offline

    Autoruns VS WhatInStartup

     

    • Autoruns is the most popular Windows alternative to WhatInStartup.

    • Autoruns is the most popular free alternative to WhatInStartup.

    • Autoruns is Free and ProprietaryWhatInStartup is also Free and Proprietary
    • Autoruns is LightweightWhatInStartup 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Startup Folder screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Startup Folder VS WhatInStartup

     

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

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

    • Startup Folder is Free and Open SourceWhatInStartup is Free and Proprietary
    • Startup Folder is Lightweight and Privacy focusedWhatInStartup is not according to our users
  4. Startup Delayer icon

    Startup Delayer

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    Startup Delayer gives you the power to optimize your Startup Process by delaying applications from starting up as soon as you log into your computer.

    28 Startup Delayer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Startup Delayer screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    has not been updated since 2015.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Portable
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Autostart

    Startup Delayer VS WhatInStartup

     
  5. 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, ...

    27 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 WhatInStartup

     
  6. Winpatrol icon

    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!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 WhatInStartup

     

  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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    HiBit Startup Manager screenshot 1

    HiBit Startup Manager Features

    1.  Startup listing

    HiBit Startup Manager VS WhatInStartup

     
  9. MSConfig icon

    MSConfig

     39 likes
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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 WhatInStartup

     
  10. Ignition Startup icon

    Ignition Startup

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    Ignition provides a simple UI to add, remove, and modify startup entries on your computer. Ignition can add apps, scripts, and arbitrary commands to run at login.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Ignition Startup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Autostart

    Ignition Startup VS WhatInStartup

     

    • Ignition Startup is the most popular Linux alternative to WhatInStartup.

    • Ignition Startup is Free and Open SourceWhatInStartup is Free and Proprietary
    • Ignition Startup is Privacy focused and LightweightWhatInStartup is not according to our users
  11. Starter icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    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 WhatInStartup

     
  12. 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.

    17 Disable Startup alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Disable Startup screenshot 1

    Disable Startup VS WhatInStartup

     
  13. 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...

    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 WhatInStartup

     
  14. Startup Manager - MacOS icon

    Startup Manager - MacOS

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    Startup Manager developed by Systweak Software is a tool to remove unwanted apps from running at Login. After turning on the system, various apps, add-ons and many invisible background apps open by themselves. Too many items cause a slow system and low battery life.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Startup Manager - MacOS screenshot 1

    Startup Manager - MacOS VS WhatInStartup

     
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