It's free to use, but some features within the application are limited as the program is classed as 'Freemium'.
Start Menu 8 6.0.0.2 is available to all software users as a free download for Windows. This download is licensed as freeware for the Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system on a laptop or desktop PC from desktop enhancement software without restrictions. Start Menu 8 6.0.0.2 on 32-bit and 64-bit PCs
Easily Switch between Metro and Desktop Interface.It's the best start menu replacement for Windows8. This smart tool brings back both the start button and Windows Start Menu, offers the option to skip Metro start page, allowing users who only work on desktop to boot to Windows 8 desktop directly. It offers a perfect solution for users who work with Windows Start Menu all the time and are not accustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8.
Start Menu 8 is especially designed for Window 8. Start Menu 8 brings back Start Menu to Windows 8