Start Menu X vs StartW8

Struggling to choose between Start Menu X and StartW8? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Start Menu X is a Os & Utilities solution with tags like start-menu, shortcuts, customize, open-source.

It boasts features such as Customize Start Menu appearance, Add shortcuts and pins, Enable recently used programs list, Search bar customization, Start Menu folders, Start Menu backup and restore and pros including Free and open source, Highly customizable, Lightweight, Improves Start Menu functionality, Easy to use.

On the other hand, StartW8 is a Os & Utilities product tagged with start-menu, windows-8, windows-81, replacement, customizable.

Its standout features include Classic start menu interface, Quick access to apps, documents, settings, Lightweight, Customizable, and it shines with pros like Brings back familiar start menu, Easy access to files and apps, Small resource footprint, Can customize look and feel.

To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison of these two products, delving into their features, pros, cons, pricing, and more. Get ready to explore the nuances that set them apart and determine which one is the perfect fit for your requirements.

Start Menu X

Start Menu X

Start Menu X is a free, open source program that enhances and customizes the Windows Start Menu. It allows you to add shortcuts, change styles, enable recently used programs lists, and more. Useful for personalizing and optimizing Windows.

Categories:
Os & Utilities System Customization
start-menu shortcuts customize open-source

Start Menu X Features

  1. Customize Start Menu appearance
  2. Add shortcuts and pins
  3. Enable recently used programs list
  4. Search bar customization
  5. Start Menu folders
  6. Start Menu backup and restore

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Free and open source

Highly customizable

Lightweight

Improves Start Menu functionality

Easy to use

Cons

Limited documentation

Some features may be confusing for novice users

Occasional bugs or crashes

Compatibility issues on some systems

Lacks some advanced customization options

StartW8

StartW8

StartW8 is a lightweight and customizable start menu replacement for Windows 8 and 8.1. It brings back the familiar start menu interface, with quick access to apps, documents, settings and more.

Categories:
Os & Utilities System Customization
start-menu windows-8 windows-81 replacement customizable

StartW8 Features

  1. Classic start menu interface
  2. Quick access to apps, documents, settings
  3. Lightweight
  4. Customizable

Pricing

  • Freemium

Pros

Brings back familiar start menu

Easy access to files and apps

Small resource footprint

Can customize look and feel

Cons

May not work well with some systems

Limited configuration options

Not officially supported by Microsoft