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Power8 comparisons

Free#7 of 39 in Start Menu Customization Software

Power8 is compared head-to-head with Start11, Seelen UI and Open-Shell Menu and more: 7 head-to-heads in Start Menu Customization Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.

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Power8 head-to-head

Power8 vs each of them

#ToolFree planPaid fromSupported WindowsReplacement modeStart button controlsCustom searchScore
7Power8FreeWindows_10OverlayYesYes8.4
1Start11NoBothOverlayYesYes9.3
2Seelen UIYesFreeBothShell_replacementYesYes9.1
3Open-Shell MenuYesFreeBothShell_replacementYesYes8.9
4StartIsBackNo$4.99/device one-timeWindows_10OverlayYesYes8.8
5StartAllBackNoWindows_11Yes8.7
6Start Menu XYesBothOverlayYesYes8.5
8Start10Windows_10Shell_replacementYesYes8.2

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