Side by side
ServicePilot vs ZStartup
Both stand on startup manager software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Visit ServicePilot Free plan Windows
Choose ZStartup if you want a free Windows utility that combines registry and startup-folder entries with search, filters, and add or delete controls. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Windows 10 or 11 on x64.
Visit ZStartupThe facts
| ServicePilot | ZStartup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | coretechnologies.com | zsync.eu |
| On startup manager software | #21 of 30 | #17 of 30 |
ServicePilot: what it does well
ZStartup: what it does well
- Shows HKCU and HKLM Run and RunOnce keys.
- Finds shortcuts in user and system startup folders.
- Filters by source, scope, and entry status.
- Deleted entries have a 5.5-second undo window.
- Open source under the MIT License.
What to know first
- Supports only Windows 10 and 11 on x64.
- System-level entries and HKLM keys require administrator access.
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