ShareX vs StartIsBack

ShareX

Description: ShareX is a free and open source screenshot and screen recording utility for Windows. It allows capturing screenshots, recording screen and uploading images/recordings to over 80 destinations. Key features include region capture, scrolling capture, video annotation, hotkey activation, image editing and sharing.

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

ShareX Features

• Screen capture
• Screen recording
• Upload images/recordings to many destinations
• Region capture
• Scrolling capture
• Video annotation
• Hotkey activation
• Basic image editing

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

ShareX

• Open Source

StartIsBack

• Not listed