Listary vs Start Menu Reviver

Listary is a Windows file search tool and app launcher that brings files, folders, and apps into a single search workflow. It finds files by name, path, or format and ranks results based on usage habits; the maker says searches can return results in 0.01 seconds. The launcher supports fuzzy matching. Quick Save & Open lets users move to a target folder from Windows file dialogs when opening or saving files. It supports storage including OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, file servers, NAS, USB drives, and external hard drives. Standard Windows dialogs are supported, with adaptations for Bandizip, AutoCAD, WinRAR Extract Dialog, and WPS File Dialog, though some custom dialogs may not work. Listary works offline. Full-text search is mainly available through companion app Gety, with partial results integration in the V7 beta. The Free plan is for personal use; Pro costs 19.95 USD once and adds a commercial license and use on up to three computers owned by you. V6 supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, while V5 versions are listed for Windows 7 and XP.

Start Menu Reviver is a free Windows utility that restores a Start Menu with a Metro-style interface. Its customizable tiles can open applications, Windows tasks, websites, shortcuts, documents, and media files; the product page says capacity increased from 32 to 64 tiles. A search box finds applications, computer settings, and documents. From the menu, users can launch traditional desktop programs and Windows 8 modern applications, or open the Windows 8 Start screen directly. The touch-optimized interface is described as suitable for Windows 8-based tablets. It is listed for Windows 7, 8, and 10, with requirements of a 300MHz-or-higher CPU, 256 MB RAM, and 22 MB of disk space. The download page offers version 3.0.6.4. ReviverSoft provides support articles and a contact-support option. The company says Corel acquired its Windows and Mac utility software and resources in September 2014.