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