17.7
Launchy is a free cross-platform utility for opening programs, files, folders, and websites with a few keystrokes.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidAPILinux
Alternatives to Start Menu Reviver
27.2
Executor is a free Windows desktop workflow application for launching tasks from commands or hotkeys.
Free planOpen sourceSelf-hostedWindows
37.0
LaunchMenu is a free, open-source application that brings utilities called applets into a keyboard-focused interface.
Free planOpen sourceAPImacOSWindows
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Starling
Starling is a desktop environment with a two-dimensional workspace and an optional three-dimensional city workspace.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 5
Dawn Launcher
Dawn Launcher organizes apps, files, and websites into one place on Windows for quicker access and a tidier desktop.
Free planWindows6.5CN¥34 one-time - 6
Listary
Listary is a Windows file search tool and app launcher that finds files and folders by name, path, or format, then ranks results according to usage habits.
Free planWindows6.5$19.95 one-time - 7
MaxLauncher
MaxLauncher is a free, open-source tabbed launcher for Windows that helps users find and run programs, folders, or commands with two or three keystrokes.
Free planWindows6.4Free plan - 8
Start Menu X
Start Menu X replaces the Windows system Start menu with a customizable menu aimed at professionals and power users.
Free planWindows6.4$14.99 one-time - 9
PExplorer
PExplorer is the shell component of WinXShell, intended as a freely available replacement for Windows Explorer in Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).
Free planWindows6.3Free plan - 106.3Free plan
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StartAllBack
Windows6.3$4.99 one-time - 12
SbieShell
SbieShell is a Windows shell program for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops, covering the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area.
Free planWindows6.2Free plan - 13
Flow Launcher
Flow Launcher is a free, open-source search and app launcher for Windows 10 and later.
Free planWindows6.1Free plan - 146.1Free plan
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SystemTrayMenu
SystemTrayMenu is a free, open-source Windows toolbar and Start Menu alternative for browsing and opening files.
Free planWindows6.1Free plan - 16
My Start Menu
Windows6.0$25 one-time - 17
StartIsBack
StartIsBack brings a Windows 7-style Start menu and taskbar to newer Windows versions.
Windows6.0$4.99 one-time - 18
Wradial
Wradial is a Windows shortcut wheel that starts apps, inserts saved text, triggers keyboard shortcuts, runs commands and launches workflows from a key gesture.
Free planWindows6.0Free plan - 19
Aston
Windows5.9$29.95 one-time - 20
Fluent Search
Fluent Search is a free, keyboard-driven search and productivity tool for Windows.
Free planWindows5.9Free plan - 21
GroDock
Windows5.9$4.99 one-time - 22
Seelen UI
Seelen UI is a free customization layer for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that helps organize windows and reshape the desktop.
Free planWindows5.9Free plan - 23
ViStart
ViStart replaces the Windows Start menu with a configurable menu styled after Windows 7.
Free planWindows5.9Free plan - 24
ExplorerPatcher
ExplorerPatcher is a free Windows program for adjusting parts of the desktop working environment.
Free planWindows5.8Free plan - 25
Start Everywhere
Start Everywhere is a Windows alternative Start menu for reaching installed programs, documents, other files, and system functions.
Free planWindows5.8Free plan - 26
Windhawk
Windhawk is free, open-source Windows software for customizing Windows programs through installable mods.
Free planWindows5.8Free plan - 27
Cairo Desktop Environment
Cairo Desktop Environment is a free, customizable desktop environment for Windows, designed around stability, performance, and productivity.
Free planWindows5.7Free plan - 28
Open-Shell Menu
Open-Shell Menu is a free collection of utilities that restores classic Windows features.
Free planWindows5.7Free plan - 29
Portable Start Menu
Free planWindows5.7Free plan - 30
Command Wheel
Windows5.6$2.79 one-time