PStart

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Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PStart is ranked #19 of 40 in app launcher software on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

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PStart Free 100% freeware · no advertisements · no spyware · no hidden costs pegtop.net · 10 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: windows
File search: Yes
Command launching: Yes
Workflow support: Yes

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The record

Purpose: PStart is a tray tool for launching user-defined applications, including portable applications on USB keys and removable disks.
Install options: PStart can be installed locally on a hard disk or to a removable device.
Portable paths: In portable mode, PStart uses relative paths so applications can still launch when a USB drive receives a different drive letter.
Quick search: PStart includes incremental search for programs on the local hard disk and portable applications on a USB drive.
Tray menu: The tray menu supports user-defined folders and subfolders, mouse sensors, hot keys, and hiding the tray icon.
Notes and reminders: Users can carry notes on a USB drive and set reminders that appear while PStart is running or the next time it starts.
Settings protection: Making the settings file read-only disables or hides settings, item, and note modification options.
Portable app compatibility: The maker recommends portable applications such as Firefox, Thunderbird, FileZilla, and Eclipse for use from a portable device.
U3 version: PStart is available in a U3 version for launching other portable applications from a U3 device.
Download: The maker lists PStart version 2.11 as a 768 KB Windows installer and also lists PStart U3 version 2.09 as a 618 KB download.
Support: The FAQ directs users whose questions are not answered to contact the maker.
Limit: Portable installations have no uninstaller, and their files must be removed manually.
Maker: PEGTOP Software describes itself as a one-person software company in southern Germany, founded in 1996.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best App Launcher Software in 2026#19 of 40

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Sources

pegtop.net/start/· checked 10 Oct 2026
pegtop.net/start/screenshots.htm· checked 10 Oct 2026
pegtop.net/start/faq.htm· checked 10 Oct 2026
pegtop.net/start/portableapps.htm· checked 10 Oct 2026
pegtop.net/download.php· checked 10 Oct 2026
pegtop.net/about.htm· checked 10 Oct 2026