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Start Menu Customization Software

Alternatives to MaxLauncher

The tools Specifiction weighs against MaxLauncher, from its list of start menu customization software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 Launchy

    Launchy suits people who want keyboard-driven access to programs, files, folders, and websites.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · Android
    8.8 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Executor
    Free plan Open source Windows · Self-hosted
    8.7 Visit Specs
  3. 03 LaunchMenu

    LaunchMenu suits people who want keyboard access to a collection of small utilities on macOS or Windows.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Dawn Launcher
    Free plan Windows
    8.4 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Starling

    Starling may suit people looking for an open source desktop environment on supported Ubuntu systems or a shell for Windows 10 and 11.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.4 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Aston
    Free trial Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs
  7. 07 Pinpoint

    Pinpoint suits Windows users who want a keyboard launcher that combines app, bookmark, and file search with desktop utilities.

    Free plan Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs
  8. 08 StartAllBack
    Free trial Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Listary

    Listary suits Windows users who want quick file and app search, including access to cloud, network, and removable storage.

    Free plan Windows
    8.0 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Flow Launcher
    Free plan Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  11. 11 GroDock
    Free trial Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Keypirinha

    Keypirinha suits Windows users who prefer keyboard-driven launching and want configurable search, utilities, or plugin extensions.

    Free plan Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  13. 13 My Start Menu
    Free trial Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 PExplorer

    PExplorer suits users setting up a Windows PE environment who want a portable shell with desktop, Start menu, taskbar and notification area components.

    Free plan Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  15. 15 SbieShell

    SbieShell may suit Windows users who need a shell for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops or a Windows Explorer replacement for Windows PE.

    Free plan Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Cairo Desktop Environment
    Free plan Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Command Wheel
    Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Fluent Search

    Fluent Search suits Windows users who prefer keyboard navigation for finding apps, files, settings, and other content.

    Free plan Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 ExplorerPatcher

    It suits Windows users who want to adjust taskbar, Start menu, window-switching, and related desktop behavior.

    Free plan Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Start Menu X

    It suits Windows users who want to reorganize the Start menu around their programs, especially professionals and power users.

    Free plan Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Seelen UI

    Seelen UI suits Windows users who want to customize window layouts, desktop elements, and wallpapers.

    Free plan Windows
    7.5 Visit Specs
  22. 22 StartIsBack
    Free trial Windows
    7.5 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Open-Shell Menu

    It suits Windows users who want a classic-style Start menu and related Explorer features.

    Free plan Windows
    7.4 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Portable Start Menu
    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Start Everywhere
    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  26. 26 Start Menu Reviver

    It suits Windows users who want a customizable tile-based Start Menu and search for apps, settings, and documents.

    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  27. 27 SystemTrayMenu
    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  28. 28 ViStart
    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  29. 29 Power8
    Windows
    7.1 Visit Specs
  30. 30 Wradial
    Free plan Windows
    7.1 Visit Specs

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