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