StartIsBack vs StartW8

Struggling to choose between StartIsBack and StartW8? 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, 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.

Feature	StartIsBack	StartW8
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
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.

StartW8

Description: 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.

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

StartW8 Features

• Classic start menu interface
• Quick access to apps, documents, settings
• Lightweight
• Customizable

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

StartW8

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

Pricing Comparison

StartIsBack

• One-time Purchase

StartW8

• Freemium