Doca
Comparison · checked Nov 8, 2026
Doca vs StartAllBack
StartAllBack fixes the Windows 11 taskbar and Start by giving them a classic Windows look. Doca goes another way: a dock with a magnifier, widgets and environments that can live next to the taskbar or replace it.
Quick answer
Pick StartAllBack if you miss the Windows 10 (or 7) taskbar and Start and want the usual taskbar, just your way. Pick Doca if you want a Mac-style dock with widgets and environments instead of a classic taskbar.
Side by side
| Doca | StartAllBack | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | dock with environments and widgets | Start menu and taskbar replacement (classic look) |
| Price | US$ 9 one-time (7-day free trial, no card) | Paid, per-PC license, with a trial (the site doesn't show the price; secondary sources cite US$ 5 to 9) |
| Windows 11 | Yes | Yes |
| Windows 10 | Yes (2004 or newer) | No (StartIsBack covers Windows 10) |
| Latest version | 1.0.26 (Nov 3, 2026) | 3.9.28 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Magnification (Mac-style) | Yes | No |
| Widgets on the bar | Yes, 40+ | No |
| Multiple docks or profiles | Yes (environments) | Not confirmed |
| Replaces the taskbar | Optional | Yes |
| On the side of the screen | Yes (left or right) | Yes (top, left or right) |
| Multiple monitors | Yes, one dock per monitor | Not confirmed |
| In Portuguese | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Open source | No | No |
Where StartAllBack is better
- Brings back a Windows 7/10-style Start and taskbar for people who didn't like Windows 11's.
- Moves the taskbar to the top or sides and can turn off grouping completely.
- Very up to date: 3.9.28 on Oct 12, 2026, supporting new Windows 11 releases.
StartAllBack's limitations
- It isn't a dock: no magnifier, no widgets.
- Paid after the trial, and the price isn't on the official site.
- Windows 11 only.
Where Doca is better
- Environments: one dock for each moment, with its own apps, widgets, color and windows.
- 40+ live widgets inside the dock, and you can build your own with a script.
- The Mac magnifier, with adjustable strength and width.
- It can replace the taskbar and restores everything on exit, even after a crash.
- Made by one developer who answers support email himself.
Doca's limitations
- It's paid: US$ 9 once, after 7 free days.
- It isn't open source.
- It groups windows by app, like the Mac (no named button per window).
- It isn't a tiling window manager.
- Requires Windows 10 2004 or newer.
Looking for other options? See StartAllBack alternatives and Best docks for Windows in 2026.
Sources
- www.startallback.com/: versão 3.9.28 de 12/10/2026; barra no topo, esquerda ou direita; desligar o agrupamento (3.8.10); Windows 11 22H2 a 26H2
- startisback.gumroad.com/l/sib3: licença vendida por número de PCs; sem preço visível
- windowsreport.com/startallback-review/: US$ 5 por um PC (secundária) (secondary source)
- alternativeto.net/software/startallback/about: compra única de US$ 5 a 9 (secundária) (secondary source)
- doca.racoelho.com.br/pt/: Doca: preço, teste de 7 dias, Windows 10 2004+ e 11, x64 e ARM64, ambientes, lente, mais de 40 widgets, substituir a barra
- doca.racoelho.com.br/pt/novidades: Doca: versão 1.0.26 de 03/11/2026; um dock em cada monitor; posição por monitor
We make Doca. The other apps' facts were checked against the sources below on Nov 8, 2026; spotted something outdated? Email contato@racoelho.com.br.
Frequently asked questions
Is StartAllBack free?
Paid, per-PC license, with a trial (the site doesn't show the price; secondary sources cite US$ 5 to 9).
Does StartAllBack work on Windows 11?
Yes. The latest version we found is 3.9.28, from Oct 12, 2026.
Can I use Doca together with StartAllBack?
Usually yes: Doca is a separate app and doesn't modify system files. We haven't tested every combination with StartAllBack; if something looks off, email contato@racoelho.com.br.
How much is Doca?
7 days free with everything unlocked. After that, US$ 9 once, no subscription.