Las mejores alternativas Classic Shell en 2026

¿Buscas alternativas a Classic Shell? En esta comparación, analizamos más de cerca Classic Shell junto con soluciones de software similares como Classic Shell, Start Menu X, Open-Shell, StartIsBack++, StartIsBack, UltraUXThemePatcher, Folderico, PowerToys, Stardock Start8, StartAllBack y FreeCommander XE.

Nuestra tabla comparativa detallada destaca las características clave, precios y rendimiento de estas soluciones líderes, para que puedas tomar una decisión informada. Ya sea que busques una funcionalidad sólida, un diseño fácil de usar o alternativas rentables, explora cómo se comparan Classic Shell, Start Menu X, Open-Shell, StartIsBack++, StartIsBack, UltraUXThemePatcher, Folderico, PowerToys, Stardock Start8, StartAllBack y FreeCommander XE para encontrar el software perfecto para tus objetivos.

	Operating System Compatibility	License and Cost	Customization Features
Classic Shell	Supports Windows 7, 8, 10	Free software	Highly customizable Start Menu with different styles, color options, toolbar buttons, icons, and menu design.
Start Menu X	Supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10	30-day free trial then paid license	Highly customizable start menu with support for grouping programs, customizable skins and easy access to frequently used applications.
Open-Shell	Supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10	Free and open-source under MIT License	Extensive customization options including customizable icons, different menu styles, layouts, skins, color schemes.
StartIsBack++	Supports Windows 8/8.1/10	Paid software with a free 30-day trial, supports up to 5 PCs	Customizable start menu with styles, animations, taskbar customization and multiple options tailored to individual preferences.
StartIsBack	Supports Windows 8, 8.1, 10	Paid software with a free 30-day trial, single license per computer	Fully customizable start menu including icon sizes, colors, fonts, layout design and integration with taskbar features.
UltraUXThemePatcher	Supports all Windows versions both 32-bit and 64-bit	Free utility software	Allows patching system files to enable use of third-party themes and custom visual styles for deeper Windows UI customization.
Folderico	Supports Windows XP through 10	Free version available; no limit on folder icons usage	Enables customization of folder icons with a wide range of colors and images without technical skills needed.
PowerToys	Supports Windows 10 and newer	Free and open-source	'PowerRename' for batch renaming files, 'FancyZones' for window management; extensive utilities offering various customization tools.
Stardock Start8	Supports Windows 8 and 8.1	Paid software with a single-user license	'Customizable Start button', Start Menu appearance options aimed at easier navigation and grouping of tiles.
StartAllBack	Supports Windows 8, 8.1 and 10	Paid software with a free 30-day trial; one-time fee per license	'Customizable Start Menu' with extensive settings including icon sizes, colors, layout options for seamless user experience.
FreeCommander XE	Supports Windows Vista through 10, both 32-bit and 64-bit	Free for personal and commercial use; portable version available	'Dual-panel interface' supporting customizable layout, color schemes; advanced file management features.

Operating System Compatibility

Classic Shell	Supports Windows 7, 8, 10
Start Menu X	Supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Open-Shell	Supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
StartIsBack++	Supports Windows 8/8.1/10
StartIsBack	Supports Windows 8, 8.1, 10
UltraUXThemePatcher	Supports all Windows versions both 32-bit and 64-bit
Folderico	Supports Windows XP through 10
PowerToys	Supports Windows 10 and newer
Stardock Start8	Supports Windows 8 and 8.1
StartAllBack	Supports Windows 8, 8.1 and 10
FreeCommander XE	Supports Windows Vista through 10, both 32-bit and 64-bit

License and Cost

Classic Shell	Free software
Start Menu X	30-day free trial then paid license
Open-Shell	Free and open-source under MIT License
StartIsBack++	Paid software with a free 30-day trial, supports up to 5 PCs
StartIsBack	Paid software with a free 30-day trial, single license per computer
UltraUXThemePatcher	Free utility software
Folderico	Free version available; no limit on folder icons usage
PowerToys	Free and open-source
Stardock Start8	Paid software with a single-user license
StartAllBack	Paid software with a free 30-day trial; one-time fee per license
FreeCommander XE	Free for personal and commercial use; portable version available

Customization Features

Classic Shell	Highly customizable Start Menu with different styles, color options, toolbar buttons, icons, and menu design.
Start Menu X	Highly customizable start menu with support for grouping programs, customizable skins and easy access to frequently used applications.
Open-Shell	Extensive customization options including customizable icons, different menu styles, layouts, skins, color schemes.
StartIsBack++	Customizable start menu with styles, animations, taskbar customization and multiple options tailored to individual preferences.
StartIsBack	Fully customizable start menu including icon sizes, colors, fonts, layout design and integration with taskbar features.
UltraUXThemePatcher	Allows patching system files to enable use of third-party themes and custom visual styles for deeper Windows UI customization.
Folderico	Enables customization of folder icons with a wide range of colors and images without technical skills needed.
PowerToys	'PowerRename' for batch renaming files, 'FancyZones' for window management; extensive utilities offering various customization tools.
Stardock Start8	'Customizable Start button', Start Menu appearance options aimed at easier navigation and grouping of tiles.
StartAllBack	'Customizable Start Menu' with extensive settings including icon sizes, colors, layout options for seamless user experience.
FreeCommander XE	'Dual-panel interface' supporting customizable layout, color schemes; advanced file management features.

Elegir el software adecuado no se trata solo de funciones. El tamaño, el tipo de licencia, las valoraciones de los usuarios y la popularidad también importan.

Esta comparación rápida muestra cómo se compara Classic Shell con Classic Shell, Start Menu X, Open-Shell, StartIsBack++, StartIsBack, UltraUXThemePatcher, Folderico, PowerToys, Stardock Start8, StartAllBack y FreeCommander XE en estos aspectos clave, para ayudarte a encontrar la mejor alternativa.

	Tamaño	Licencia	Popularidad
Classic Shell	6,9MB	Freeware	75%
Start Menu X	14,2MB	Freeware	3%
Open-Shell	7,9MB	Código Abierto	52%
StartIsBack++	1,5MB	Comercial	29%
StartIsBack		Freeware	23%
UltraUXThemePatcher		Código Abierto	19%
Folderico	1,6MB	Freeware	0%
PowerToys		Código Abierto	100%
Stardock Start8	10,4MB	Comercial	44%
StartAllBack	1,5MB	Freeware	5%
FreeCommander XE		Freeware	67%

Tamaño

Classic Shell	6,9MB
Start Menu X	14,2MB
Open-Shell	7,9MB
StartIsBack++	1,5MB
StartIsBack
UltraUXThemePatcher
Folderico	1,6MB
PowerToys
Stardock Start8	10,4MB
StartAllBack	1,5MB
FreeCommander XE

Licencia

Classic Shell	Freeware
Start Menu X	Freeware
Open-Shell	Código Abierto
StartIsBack++	Comercial
StartIsBack	Freeware
UltraUXThemePatcher	Código Abierto
Folderico	Freeware
PowerToys	Código Abierto
Stardock Start8	Comercial
StartAllBack	Freeware
FreeCommander XE	Freeware

Clasificación

Classic Shell
Start Menu X
Open-Shell
StartIsBack++
StartIsBack
UltraUXThemePatcher
Folderico
PowerToys
Stardock Start8
StartAllBack
FreeCommander XE

Popularidad

Classic Shell	75%
Start Menu X	3%
Open-Shell	52%
StartIsBack++	29%
StartIsBack	23%
UltraUXThemePatcher	19%
Folderico	0%
PowerToys	100%
Stardock Start8	44%
StartAllBack	5%
FreeCommander XE	67%