StartAllBack vs StartIsBack
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| Figure | StartAllBack | StartIsBack |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Start Menu Customization Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.5 (#23) |
| Privacy | The licensing FAQ says no PC hardware or software information is collected and that online activation is the exception to its lack of internet use for license validation. | The maker says it collects no PC hardware or software information and that activation identifiers are sent as hashes; Internet access is used for activation and automatic version checks. |
| Purpose | StartAllBack restores and improves classic Windows 11 interface elements. | StartIsBack restores a Windows 7 style Start menu and taskbar experience in newer Windows versions. |
| Start menu | The start menu supports one-click access to apps and system locations, dropdown navigation, and search. | The menu can launch frequently used programs, open recent documents, search, access system locations, and shut down the PC. |
| Trial | The version history says the trial period was increased to 100 days in version 3.3.3. | The unrestricted trial runs for 30 days; afterward it continues in limited mode unless activated. |
Plans
StartAllBack
- Personal license — 1 PC$4.99, paid once
- Personal license — 2 PCs$8.99, paid once
- Personal license — 3 PCs$11.99, paid once
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