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Crayon

Saves money on IT solutions.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since July 2024

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At a glance

Starts at Free No paid plan found on the vendor's site, September 2026.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Web, Windows
Best for IT managers in public sector, business services.
Not for Public sector IT managers

3.9 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Crayon rebrands as SoftwareOne but offers no pricing info. It optimizes investments but falls short with unclear pricing and scope.

✓What it does well

Cost optimizationSaves money on licenses and IT solutions.
Windows ManagementAids in managing Windows 10 deployments.
Licensing ManagementHandles Microsoft and Office 365 licenses.

✕Where it falls short

Unclear offeringsLacks detailed pricing information or plans.
Limited transparencyNo clear details on what the service includes.
Rebranding ambiguityWebsite not updated since rebrand as SoftwareOne.

Key features

Licensing managementHandles Microsoft and Office 365 licenses.
Windows managementAids in managing Windows 10 deployments.
Analytics toolsProvides analytics for IT investment optimization.
IT Spend AnalysisProvides analytics for IT investment optimization.

Questions about Crayon

What does Crayon do?

Crayon is a web and Windows tool for saving money on software licenses and IT solutions. It provides analytics and IT spend analysis to help organizations optimize their IT investments. The reviewer says it optimizes investments but falls short on clear pricing and scope.

Is Crayon now SoftwareOne?

Yes. The reviewer notes that Crayon has rebranded as SoftwareOne, and its website has not been updated since the rebrand. That leaves its offerings unclear, with no clear details on what the service includes.

Is Crayon free?

Toolio lists Crayon at $0 with a free plan available, and no paid plan was found on the vendor's site in September 2026. The reviewer adds that the vendor gives little detailed pricing information, which makes the overall cost and scope of the service hard to judge.

Does Crayon help with Microsoft licensing?

Yes. Crayon handles Microsoft and Office 365 licenses, which the reviewer lists among its strengths alongside cost optimization. It also aids in managing Windows 10 deployments, and its cost optimization features aim to save money on licenses.

How does Toolio rate Crayon?

Toolio scores Crayon 3.9 out of 5, a rating Alex gave after real use on 4 Oct 2026. The reviewer credits its cost optimization and licensing help but marks it down for unclear pricing and scope. Crayon has been listed on Toolio since July 2024.

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