# What does Beacon use?

Beacon (beacon.dev) shows public evidence of 9 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |
| [DigitalOcean](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digitalocean) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Metabase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/metabase) | Data Pipeline | Website code, Custom domain | 2026-09 |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Beacon use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 9 tools at Beacon (beacon.dev) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and DigitalOcean. Application: Google Fonts, Anthropic and OpenAI. Data & Observability: Metabase. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Beacon run on?

Beacon uses DigitalOcean for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found DigitalOcean through a subdomain that points at DigitalOcean. DigitalOcean is used by 7,400 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Beacon use?

Beacon uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 719,691 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Beacon used Metabase?

Beacon has used Metabase since at least September 2026, going by the first public certificate of the beacon.dev subdomain that points at Metabase.

### Does Beacon use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Beacon through Google Fonts code on beacon.dev. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 825,786 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Beacon use AI tools?

Yes. runsonwhat has found Anthropic and OpenAI at Beacon; Anthropic, for example, through a DNS verification record for Anthropic. AI services called only from servers leave no public trace, so Beacon may use more AI tools than these.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Beacon's?

The companies with the stacks most like Beacon's are Kite Metric, KORNYX, Rocket4Sales and Tribe, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 3 to 4 tools with Beacon, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Beacon uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 9 tools at Beacon, 4 were found through DNS records, 2 through code on beacon.dev, 2 through email records and 1 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and beacon.dev about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/beacon.dev (updated November 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.