My Start Menu vs Open-Shell Menu
| My Start Menu | Open-Shell Menu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported Windows | both | both |
| Replacement mode | overlay | shell_replacement |
| Start button controls | No | Yes |
| Custom search | Yes | Yes |
| Taskbar controls | basic | basic |
Both are listed in Best Start Menu Customization Software. On Inferse, Open-Shell Menu scores higher on our published basis.