Start11 vs StartW8

Struggling to choose between Start11 and StartW8? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Start11 is a Os & Utilities solution with tags like start-menu, taskbar, windows-11, customize, interface.

It boasts features such as Customizable Start menu with resizable tiles, Classic taskbar with grouping and labels, Start menu and taskbar theming, Multiple Start layouts, More context menu options, Taskbar alignment options and pros including Lets you customize Windows 11 interface, Brings back Windows 10 style Start menu, More control over Start menu and taskbar, Lightweight and easy to use.

On the other hand, StartW8 is a Os & Utilities product tagged with start-menu, windows-8, windows-81, replacement, customizable.

Its standout features include Classic start menu interface, Quick access to apps, documents, settings, Lightweight, Customizable, and it shines with pros like Brings back familiar start menu, Easy access to files and apps, Small resource footprint, Can customize look and feel.

To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison of these two products, delving into their features, pros, cons, pricing, and more. Get ready to explore the nuances that set them apart and determine which one is the perfect fit for your requirements.

Start11

Start11

Start11 is a program that modifies the look and feel of the Windows 11 Start menu and taskbar. It allows reverting to a more Windows 10-style interface with a customizable Start menu, bringing back the familiar taskbar, and other interface tweaks.

Categories:
start-menu taskbar windows-11 customize interface

Start11 Features

  1. Customizable Start menu with resizable tiles
  2. Classic taskbar with grouping and labels
  3. Start menu and taskbar theming
  4. Multiple Start layouts
  5. More context menu options
  6. Taskbar alignment options

Pricing

  • Freemium

Pros

Lets you customize Windows 11 interface

Brings back Windows 10 style Start menu

More control over Start menu and taskbar

Lightweight and easy to use

Cons

May not work fully with future Windows updates

Some features require paid upgrade

Can conflict with other tweaking tools


StartW8

StartW8

StartW8 is a lightweight and customizable start menu replacement for Windows 8 and 8.1. It brings back the familiar start menu interface, with quick access to apps, documents, settings and more.

Categories:
start-menu windows-8 windows-81 replacement customizable

StartW8 Features

  1. Classic start menu interface
  2. Quick access to apps, documents, settings
  3. Lightweight
  4. Customizable

Pricing

  • Freemium

Pros

Brings back familiar start menu

Easy access to files and apps

Small resource footprint

Can customize look and feel

Cons

May not work well with some systems

Limited configuration options

Not officially supported by Microsoft