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PExplorer vs Starling

PExplorer

6.3#9 in start menu customization softwareFree plan
Free planWindows
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Starling

6.7#4 in start menu customization softwareFree plan
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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FactPExplorerStarling
LicenseThe repository lists the GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1 (LGPL-2.1).Starling says its software is open source under Apache 2.0 and invites people to read the code and build on it.

PExplorer plans

  • FreeFree

Starling plans

  • StarlingFree

Pick PExplorer if…

PExplorer may suit Windows users who need a portable shell for WinPE or want to replace Windows Explorer. Its listed support spans desktop Windows versions and Windows Server releases.

Pick Starling if…

Starling may suit people interested in trying an open-source desktop environment on supported Linux or Windows configurations. Users should be comfortable with an early preview and its stated limitations.

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