SbieShell vs Starling
| SbieShell | Starling | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Replacement mode | shell_replacement | shell_replacement |
| Taskbar controls | basic | — |
| Supported Windows | — | both |
| Custom search | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Start Menu Customization Software. On Freedom251, Starling scores higher on our published basis.