When comparing ViStart vs Pokki, the Slant community recommends Pokki for most people. In the question“What are the best Windows 8/8.1 start menu replacements?” Pokki is ranked 1st while ViStart is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Pokki is:
Pins, most used apps and program groups in one click.
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Pros
Pro It resembles the Windows 7 Start Menu
If you missed it, then you will love it.
Pro You can use custom menu skins
Pro Brings back older features
Pins, most used apps and program groups in one click.
Pro Not fullscreen
Brings back a partial screen overlay menu like it used to be (or is in Win 10).
Pro Original layout
It doesn't look anything like any Windows Start Menu. It has an aesthetic and functionality of its own. If you want a menu replacement with a clean look, and that can even be used on Windows XP, Pokki is for you.
Cons
Con Lack of real innovation
It is VERY similar to Windows 7 Start Menu. For some people, it can be too classic for their taste.
Con Not many apps in the app store
Unfortunately, there is a small selection of apps in Pokki's app store, and many of them fail to provide a unique experience. They look just like browser windows.
Con Apps from Pokki's own store are pushed too hard on the user
Pokki replaces Windows Store with its own, and Pokki's Store apps are highlighted in the start menu, even if you don't want to install them.
Con A bit hard to get used to
Some people will need a period of adjustment to this new layout.