PowerToys vs Win11Debloat
Both in System tweaks — compared item by item
PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that supercharge productivity and customization on Windows
Win11Debloat
A simple, lightweight PowerShell script that allows you to remove pre-installed apps, disable telemetry, as well as perform various other changes to declutter and customize your Windows experience. Win11Debloat works for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
| PowerToys | Win11Debloat | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 138.9k | ★ 57.5k |
| Language | C | PowerShell |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Last updated | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-10 |
| Usage | 💻 Desktop | 💻 Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Category | System tweaks | System tweaks |
How to choose
- They support exactly the same usage modes; the difference is in ecosystem and implementation details.
- PowerToys has a clearly larger community (138.9k vs 57.5k), so answers, plugins and tutorials are easier to find.
- PowerToys was updated more recently (2026-09-23).