# What does BSO use?

BSO (bso.org) shows public evidence of 36 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boston-symphony-orchestra

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Vue.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vue) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Algolia](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/algolia) | Search | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Google Tag Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gtm) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [web-vitals](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/web-vitals) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [PostHog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/posthog) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Rockerbox](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rockerbox) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records, Website code |  |
| [TikTok Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tiktok-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Custom domain, Email records, Website code | 2017-09 |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Xandr](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/xandr) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [The Trade Desk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tradedesk) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [ActiveCampaign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/activecampaign) | Marketing | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Teads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Snap Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/snap-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Intercom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/intercom) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |
| [Simpli.fi](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/simplifi) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [MNTN](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mntn) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zoom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoom) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at BSO

- 2026-10-31: stopped using [easyDNS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/easydns)
- 2026-10-31: started using again [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53)
- 2026-10-20: stopped using [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53)

## FAQ

### What tools does BSO use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 36 tools at BSO (bso.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: Anthropic, Vue.js and Algolia. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Apple Business and Amazon SES. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does BSO run on?

BSO uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on bso.org. Amazon Web Services is used by 146,420 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does BSO use?

BSO uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 718,281 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does BSO use for customer support?

BSO uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, alongside Intercom, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through a subdomain that points at Zendesk and email records, and BSO has used it since at least September 2017. Zendesk is used by 42,683 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does BSO use?

BSO uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity and PostHog, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on bso.org. Google Analytics is used by 903,828 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does BSO use?

BSO uses Mailchimp for marketing, alongside ActiveCampaign, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp and code on bso.org. Mailchimp is used by 117,707 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has BSO used Zendesk?

BSO has used Zendesk since at least September 2017, going by the first public certificate of the bso.org subdomain that points at Zendesk.

### Does BSO use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at BSO through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on bso.org. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 720,490 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does BSO use AI tools?

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

### Has BSO changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, BSO started using Amazon Route 53 (latest on October 31, 2026) and stopped using easyDNS and Amazon Route 53 (latest on October 31, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of bso.org done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like BSO's are IMG Academy, Lifesight, Liquid I.V. and Remitly, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 10 to 21 tools with BSO, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what BSO uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 36 tools at BSO, 22 were found through code on bso.org, 9 through DNS records, 4 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 bso.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/bso.org (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.
