ServiWin
ServiWin: A free, portable way to inspect and control Windows services and drivers. Ranked #21 of 30 in Startup Manager Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for portable service and driver administration.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPortable service and driver administration
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Controls, pauses, restarts, and changes startup types for services and drivers
- Works with remote computers and offline Windows installations
- Exports data to text, CSV, XML, or HTML and generates HTML reports
Where it doesn't
- Focused on services and drivers, not conventional startup applications
- Runs on Windows only
- Command-line operation may require technical familiarity
Our verdict on ServiWin
ServiWin is a free Windows desktop utility from NirSoft for inspecting and controlling installed services and drivers. It shows metadata including descriptions, versions, companies, status, startup type, and dependencies. The tool is aimed at administrators and technical users who need portable service and driver administration rather than a conventional startup-app manager.
Its strongest capability is direct control. ServiWin can start, stop, restart, pause, and continue services or drivers, while also changing their startup types. It connects to services and drivers on another computer and supports offline Windows installations, extending its usefulness beyond the active local system. Lists can be exported to text, CSV, XML, or HTML, and the utility can generate HTML reports for documentation or review. A standalone executable, including a 64-bit download, supports portable use, while command-line operation suits scripted or repeatable workflows.
The main boundary is its focus. ServiWin manages Windows services and drivers, so it is not a general-purpose tool for reviewing programs that launch with Windows. Users seeking conventional startup-application management should consider a dedicated startup utility such as NirSoft’s WhatInStartup instead. ServiWin is a strong choice for technical users who need detailed service and driver visibility, direct control, remote or offline access, and exportable reports without a purchase. It is less suitable for users who want a broader startup manager centered on desktop applications or a non-Windows platform.
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ServiWin fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Startup delay | Not verified |
| Service control | Yes |
| Startup inspection | Yes |
| Windows support | Other |
| Portable edition | Yes |
| Startup item limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | nirsoft.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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