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The Windows 11 Start menu is the simplest it’s ever been. But simpler isn’t necessarily better. You can customize the Start menu, or you can replace it entirely. This article will introduce you to the best Windows Start menu alternatives for Windows 11 and 10.

The five best Windows Start menu alternatives

Professionals seeking a powerful Start menu that works out of the box and looks great should invest in Start11, Stardock’s premium Start menu alternative. Power users will enjoy tinkering with Start Menu X, the only freeware fully compatible with Windows 11. If you’re all about keyboard shortcuts, you don’t need a Start menu at all — you just need a launcher, like Launchy.