Best Startup Manager Software in 2026
Updated
In short: BootRacer is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Autorun Organizer and HiBit Startup Manager. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Autorun Organizer. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FireDaemon Pro at $2.25/mo.
Programs and services that launch with Windows can affect what starts up when you turn on a computer. This ranked software selection lets you compare startup inspection and service control, as well as whether a tool offers startup delay or sets a startup item limit. Check Windows support and portable-edition availability for compatibility and deployment considerations. BootRacer, HiBit Startup Manager, and Autorun Organizer lead the entries, with Microsoft Quick Assist and Service+ also near the top. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost details to consider alongside the listed controls when deciding which tools suit your setup.
23 startup manager software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 BootRacer Top pick · 6.8 Free plan · $8.33/mo
#2 Autorun Organizer Runner-up · 6.7 Free plan · Free
#3 HiBit Startup Manager Also great · 6.7 Free plan · Free
- Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 39.95 one-time
- Startup delay
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 7 to 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8.33/mofirst paid tier About BootRacerVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Startup delay
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 7 to 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Startup delay
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 7 to 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 7 to 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- other
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 10 and 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 49.99 one-time
- Startup delay
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- No
- Windows support
- windows 10 and 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - macOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Startup delay
- No
- Service control
- No
- Startup inspection
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- other
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Startup delay
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 7 to 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$2.25/mofirst paid tier About FireDaemon ProVisit site - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- other
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 45 one-time
- Service control
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 10 and 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Windows support
- other
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Startup delay
- No
- Service control
- Yes
- Windows support
- other
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Startup delay
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 7 to 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Startup delay
- Yes
- Service control
- Yes
- Windows support
- other
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
- Windows support
- windows 10 and 11
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Startup inspection
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Startup inspection
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which startup manager software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
BootRacer is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.8. Autorun Organizer is second and HiBit Startup Manager third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, FireDaemon Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.