Hey everyone, I’ve been using Startup Folder, which is described as ‘Automatically run any app, script, or shortcut by placing it in the special Startup folder, featuring zero-resource impact and crash detection.’ It’s a handy startup manager tool, but I know there are more than 10 alternatives out there for various platforms like Windows, PortableApps.com, Mac, Flatpak, and Linux. I found that Autoruns is a top alternative and it’s free. Other options like Startup Delayer, Autorun Organizer, Winpatrol, and HiBit Startup Manager also popped up in my search. If anyone has experience with these or any other recommendations for startup manager tools, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Autoruns is really powerful. It shows you everything that starts with Windows, and it’s super easy to use.
I’ve tried Startup Delayer, and it’s great for managing how and when apps start. It really helps speed up boot times.
Autorun Organizer is pretty straightforward. I like how it helps clean up unnecessary startup items. Very user-friendly.
Winpatrol is another solid choice. It monitors changes to your startup items, which is nice for security.
HiBit Startup Manager is quite effective too. It has a clean interface and lets you manage startup items easily.