StartIsBack vs 8StartButton

Struggling to choose between StartIsBack and 8StartButton? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

StartIsBack is a Os & Utilities solution with tags like start-menu, windows-8, windows-10, classic-ui.

It boasts features such as 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 and pros including Brings back familiar Windows 7 style Start menu, Highly customizable layout and appearance, Easy to configure and use, Lightweight program with little impact on performance.

On the other hand, 8StartButton is a Os & Utilities product tagged with start-menu, windows-8, utility.

Its standout features include Restores Start button and Start menu, Adds familiar interface from previous Windows versions, Offers extra customization options compared to default Windows 8 Start screen, Lets you boot directly to desktop instead of Start screen, Lets you resize Start button and change its position, Includes variety of themes and skins for Start menu visuals, and it shines with pros like Free, Easy to use, Adds back useful Start menu, Highly customizable, Lightweight and fast.

Feature	StartIsBack	8StartButton
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Primary Category	Os & Utilities	Os & Utilities

Product Overview

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.

8StartButton

Description: 8StartButton is a free utility that restores the Start button and Start menu in Windows 8 and 8.1, bringing back the familiar interface from previous Windows versions. It adds an extra level of customization options compared to the default Windows 8 Start screen.

Key Features Comparison

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

8StartButton Features

• Restores Start button and Start menu
• Adds familiar interface from previous Windows versions
• Offers extra customization options compared to default Windows 8 Start screen
• Lets you boot directly to desktop instead of Start screen
• Lets you resize Start button and change its position
• Includes variety of themes and skins for Start menu visuals

Pros & Cons Analysis

StartIsBack

Pros

• Brings back familiar Windows 7 style Start menu
• Highly customizable layout and appearance
• Easy to configure and use
• Lightweight program with little impact on performance

Cons

• May not appeal to users who prefer Windows 8/10 style Start screen
• Occasional minor bugs or glitches
• Lacks some customization options of paid Start menu replacements

8StartButton

Pros

• Free
• Easy to use
• Adds back useful Start menu
• Highly customizable
• Lightweight and fast

Cons

• Limited features compared to paid Start menu replacements
• Occasional bugs or glitches
• Some features may not work fully on Windows 8.1
• Lacks support or updates

Pricing Comparison

StartIsBack

• One-time Purchase

8StartButton

• Free