Best Start Menu Customization Software in 2026
Updated
In short: IObit Uninstaller is ranked #1 of 39 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Launchy and Parkdale. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Launchy. The lowest first paid tier on this page is IObit Uninstaller at $1.23/mo.
Changing the Start menu can mean adjusting its button, search, taskbar behavior or replacing the menu interface. Seelen UI, Open-Shell Menu and Start Menu X appear among the first entries, with ExplorerPatcher and Start Menu Reviver also near the top. Compare supported Windows versions and replacement mode to check compatibility and approach. Custom search and saved profiles may help distinguish tools for different desktop habits; Start button and taskbar controls show which parts of the interface can be adjusted. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add a cost comparison. Use the ranking order as context, and focus on the controls that match the way you navigate your PC.
39 start menu customization software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 IObit Uninstaller Top pick · 7.0 Free plan · $1.23/mo
#2 Launchy Runner-up · 6.9 Free plan · Free
#3 Parkdale Also great · 6.9 Free plan · Free- Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 7.99 one-time
- Supported Windows
- windows_10
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$1.23/mofirst paid tier About IObit UninstallerVisit site - Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- overlay
- Start button controls
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- launcher
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 19.95 one-time
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- launcher
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- windows_10
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 14.99 one-time
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- overlay
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- overlay
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 4.99 one-time
- Supported Windows
- windows_10
- Replacement mode
- overlay
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Replacement mode
- launcher
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Supported Windows
- windows_10
- Replacement mode
- overlay
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- launcher
- Start button controls
- No
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
- Start button controls
- Yes
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- launcher
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- launcher
- Custom search
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- windows_10
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- launcher
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinux
- Supported Windows
- both
- Replacement mode
- shell_replacement
- Custom search
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which start menu customization software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
IObit Uninstaller is ranked #1 of 39 with a score of 7.0. Launchy is second and Parkdale third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IObit Uninstaller has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.23/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.