RocketDock vs StartIsBack

RocketDock

Description: RocketDock is a free, open source application launcher and dock for Windows that allows you to have a Mac OS X-like dock to launch applications. It's customizable with different themes and visual styles.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

StartIsBack

Description: StartIsBack is a program that restores the classic Start menu interface and other Windows UI features to newer Windows versions like Windows 8 and 10. It brings back the familiar Start menu layout with expandable sections, pinned apps, recent items list, power options and more.

Type: software

RocketDock Features

• Customizable dock with icons for quick access to applications
• Supports drag and drop to add/remove icons
• Skins and themes allow customization of look and feel
• Zoom functionality for previewing open windows
• Supports multiple docks and auto-hide
• Integration with tray icons and notifications
• Supports plugins for added functionality
• Keyboard shortcuts for opening apps and controlling dock

StartIsBack Features

• Restores classic Start menu interface on Windows 8/8.1/10
• Lets you customize Start menu layout and style
• Adds quick access to recently used apps, files, folders
• Lets you pin apps, programs, files, folders to Start
• Adds power options like Restart, Sleep, Shut Down
• Adds desktop context menu options
• Lets you boot to desktop instead of Start screen

RocketDock

• Open Source

StartIsBack

• Not listed