Bring back the start menu in Windows 8/8.1

There are many software to bring back this long lost feature, some paid and some free, here are some which we recommend:

StartIsBack: startisback.com/
> $2.99
> Multiple inbuilt themes and icons
> Allows custom themes and icons
> Disable 'hot screen corners'
> Show taskbar on Start screen
> Remove clutter from Start screen
> Boot to desktop without 8.1


Start8: www.stardock.com/products/start8/
> $4.99
> Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
> Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu
> Jump List support
> Unified Search for apps, settings and files
> Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
> One click access to shut down, devices, music, documents, and videos


ClassicShell: www.classicshell.net/
> FREE
> Highly customizable start menu with multiple styles and skins
> Quick access to recent, frequently-used, or pinned programs
> Find programs, settings, files and documents
> Start button for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
> Toolbar and status bar for Windows Explorer
> Caption and status bar for Internet Explorer

Please let us know of any we missed that you feel are worthy!