I’m excited to share some updates from us at Lemon that might just make your life a little easier.
When it comes to getting a handle on our software spending, we know how hard it is, no matter how much you know it’s a problem. We’ve been there, and we’ve heard your stories — of frustration, of overwhelming data, and of just not knowing where to start.
So that’s precisely why we’re rolling out new features designed to simplify your experience right from the start.
Principles for software control
At Lemon, we advocate three essential principles that we believe every organisation should embrace to effectively get on top of their subscriptions and control their software spending.
- Start small: Understanding your subscriptions doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start with whatever data you have, no matter how incomplete. It’s about taking those first steps without waiting for perfect information.
- Team effort: No one person can — or should — manage everything on their own, even if you have a dedicated operations, finance or adminstrator who is ultimately responsible for your IT spend. To that end, every subscription should have an owner, someone who ensures that you have a realtime understanding of its usage and that it’s really working for your business.
Learning from you
We realised that our initial approach required too much information upfront, which could turn setting up Lemon into a real headache — especially when information was scattered or hard to verify.
That wasn’t working, and it was the last thing we wanted for you.
What’s new
So, we’ve made some changes. Based on your feedback, we’re introducing three new features to make Lemon work better for you:
1. You can now add subscriptions even if you don’t yet have all the details
Add what you know now, and update as things become clearer. This should help you get going without needing to have everything lined up perfectly from day one. This flexible approach helps you build a clearer picture over time, without the pressure to get everything right from the start.
2. We’re making it easier to spread the task of managing subscriptions across your team.
By assigning an owner to each subscription, everyone knows who’s handling what. This not only divides the work but increases accountability and enhanced the accuracy of each subscription’s data.
3. Every detail counts, and sometimes those details need a place to live.
Our new notes feature is a simple, but effective way of keeping track of specifics — like seat counts, add-ons, or just where you are in the process of gathering data.
We believe these updates will make managing your subscriptions less of a chore and more a part of how you naturally do business. We’re excited to see how they’ll help you and are always here to listen and adapt.
Our goal: clear, honest software spend insights
Why does this all matter? Because understanding where every penny of your software budget goes is crucial. It’s about more than just saving money — it’s about making smart decisions that drive your company forward. A complete, truthful view of what you’re spending on software helps ensure compliance, optimises resource use, and supports your strategic goals.
If you haven’t already, you can sign up for a new account now!
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