Start Menu X vs SystemTrayMenu
| Start Menu X | SystemTrayMenu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 14.99 one-time | — |
| Supported Windows | both | both |
| Replacement mode | overlay | launcher |
| Start button controls | Yes | No |
| Custom search | Yes | Yes |
| Taskbar controls | — | basic |
Both are listed in Best Start Menu Customization Software. On Inferse, Start Menu X scores higher on our published basis.