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Uninstall Tool vs WhatInStartup
Both stand on uninstallers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Uninstall Tool combines removal, cleanup, installation tracking, and startup controls for Windows. A portable edition and lifetime support add flexibility, while licensing is paid and varies by PC or user coverage.
Visit Uninstall Tool Free plan Windows
Choose WhatInStartup if you need to inspect and manage programs that load when Windows starts. It provides several direct actions for startup items and is free; its listed platform support is limited to Windows.
Visit WhatInStartupThe facts
| Uninstall Tool | WhatInStartup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Uninstall Tool | WhatInStartup |
| Website | crystalidea.com | nirsoft.net |
| On uninstallers | #27 of 35 | #23 of 35 |
Uninstall Tool: what it does well
- Removes leftover files and registry items
- Forces removal of stubborn programs
- Supports batch uninstalling
- Portable mode runs from USB
- Lifetime technical support included
What to know first
- No free plan
- Windows-only application
- Standard License is per PC
- Paid from $24.95, paid once
WhatInStartup: what it does well
- Lists programs loaded at Windows startup.
- Can enable, disable, delete, and export startup items.
- Available as a Windows desktop utility.
- Command-line interface is listed.
- The pricing model is free.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed supported platform.
- The listed features focus on Windows startup programs.
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