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Crayon vs. Starnus

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Crayon starts at $39 per seat, versus Starnus at $50.

Full comparison

Crayonfrom $39 per month
Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Audyense Score33AS*Low44AS*Low
PositioningCrayon is a competitive intelligence tool designed for product marketers, sales teams, and enablement leaders.AI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-market, EnterpriseStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • FreeFree
  • Basic$12
  • StarterFree
  • Professional$12
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
Competitor monitoringYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
AI news summarizationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
AI importance scoringYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Automated insights deliveryYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Sales enablement supportYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Integrations with SlackYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Account researchYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Ai Data InsightsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Ai Competitive IntelligenceYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Market Intelligence ToolsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Integrations verified9+—
Aggregate rating— · No reviews yet5.0 · 2 reviews
Integrations
SalesforceCloseSlackMakeLinkedInFacebook+3 more
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
Security & compliance——
Pros
  • Documented capability: Competitor monitoring
  • Documented capability: AI news summarization
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Crayon is recommended for product marketers, competitive intelligence pros, and sales teams who want to monitor competitors, get automatic insights, a
  • Public profile names Salesforce, Close, Slack as connected workflow surfaces
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
Cons
  • Some pricing or higher-tier terms are not publicly itemized
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Crayon

Crayon is a competitive intelligence tool designed for product marketers, sales teams, and enablement leaders. It automatically monitors competitors and delivers real-time insights. Its AI mines data and creates instant content such as talk tracks and sales plays, helping sales reps close more deals. Users report up to a 40% increase in battlecard adoption and significant revenue influence within months. Crayon shines in competitive monitoring, sales enablement, and strategic marketing. It quickly surfaces relevant intel, cutting down manual research. Most users see improved win rates and faster decision-making in under six months. The tool excels at turning intelligence into actionable insights for high-impact work. Crayon integrates seamlessly with platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Salesforce, fitting naturally into existing go-to-market workflows. It is not meant for deep market research or product management but focuses solely on competitive intel. This makes it practical for teams seeking to outcompete rivals without cumbersome data overload.

A particularly good fit for: recommended for product marketers, competitive intelligence pros, and sales teams who want to monitor competitors, get automatic insights, and win more deals. C Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise teams with a defined revenue workflow ai data insights

May be a poor fit if: Teams looking for a single-purpose tool outside its documented go-to-market focus Teams that need unlimited usage without plan or credit limits

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Pricing and plan structure

Crayon: Published starting price $39 per month

  • FreeFree
  • Basic$12 per month
  • StarterFree
  • Professional$12 per month

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Capabilities worth validating

  • Crayon: Competitor monitoring, AI news summarization, AI importance scoring, Automated insights delivery, Sales enablement support Integrations include Salesforce, Close, Slack, Make.
  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Crayon's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Salesforce, Close, Slack support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Salesforce, Close, Slack: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Crayon product site, ColdIQ profile, Vendor website; Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus