Flow Launcher vs SbieShell
Flow Launcher
flowlauncher.comSbieShell
github.comSide by side
| Figure | Flow Launcher | SbieShell |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Start Menu Customization Software | 7.8 (#11) | 7.8 (#16) |
| Customization | Users can choose themes, animation, and sound or build their own theme. | The repository describes the program as highly customizable, including start menu actions and taskbar appearance and size. |
| Purpose | Flow Launcher is a quick file search and app launcher for Windows. | SbieShell is a shell program for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops, covering the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and notification area. |
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In their own words
Flow Launcher
Flow Launcher has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SbieShell
SbieShell is a Windows shell program for Sandboxie’s isolated desktops, spanning the desktop, Start menu, taskbar and notification area. The project describes it as based on ROS Explorer and as the shell portion of WinXShell. It is also presented as a free Windows Explorer replacement for Windows PE. Listed features include a Windows-style file explorer with automatic refresh, desktop icons that support drag and drop, and wallpaper support for Windows Vista and later. Customization options cover third-party file explorer integration, Start menu actions, and taskbar color and height. SbieShell supports tray icons for both x86 and x64 software, and the project lists compatibility with the third-party ClassicShell Start menu application. The repository identifies the license as GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1 (LGPL-2.1). The project welcomes code contributions, feedback, comments and bug reports. Its GitHub repository lists no releases.