Fluent Search vs Start Menu 8
| Fluent Search | Start Menu 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Supported Windows | both | windows_10 |
| Replacement mode | launcher | shell_replacement |
| Custom search | Yes | Yes |
| Taskbar controls | basic | extensive |
| Paid from | — | 7.99 one-time |
| Start button controls | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Start Menu Customization Software. On Specifiction, Fluent Search scores higher on our published basis.