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