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LaunchMenu vs StartIsBack

LaunchMenu

7.0#3 in start menu customization softwareFree plan

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StartIsBack

6.0#17 in start menu customization software$4.99 one-time

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LaunchMenu plans

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StartIsBack plans

StartIsBack license$4.99, paid once

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LaunchMenu suits users who want keyboard-driven access to a set of small utilities on Windows or macOS. Developers familiar with TypeScript and React can also build applets for it.

Pick StartIsBack if…

It suits Windows users who want a Windows 7-style menu and taskbar, with options to adjust shortcuts, appearance, and taskbar behavior. The site also links a deployment guide and Group Policy template for enterprise deployment.

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