# What does Capstone use?

Capstone (capstonepub.com) shows public evidence of 28 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-19).

- Industry: Publishing
- Size: 201–1,000 employees
- Based in: Mankato, United States
- Founded: 1991
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capstone-publishers

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [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 |  |
| [Fastly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fastly) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | 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 |  |
| [Extensis](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/extensis) | Media & UI | DNS verification records |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Qualtrics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/qualtrics) | Analytics | Email records |  |
| [Pendo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pendo) | Analytics | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Custom domain, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Pardot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pardot) | Marketing | Custom domain, DNS verification records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Adobe Experience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-aem) | Website & CMS | Custom domain, 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 |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Smartsheet](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/smartsheet) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [reMarkable](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/remarkable) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Capstone use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 28 tools at Capstone (capstonepub.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services, Amazon Route 53 and Fastly. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and YouTube. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Qualtrics. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Salesforce and Pardot. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, reCAPTCHA and SendGrid. Last checked October 19, 2026.

### What cloud does Capstone run on?

Capstone uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on capstonepub.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,073 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Capstone use?

Capstone uses Salesforce for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Salesforce through a subdomain that points at Salesforce and email records. Salesforce is used by 33,679 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Capstone use?

Capstone uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 705,045 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Capstone use?

Capstone uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Qualtrics and Pendo, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on capstonepub.com. Google Analytics is used by 858,236 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Capstone's website built with?

Capstone uses Adobe Experience Manager for its website, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Adobe Experience Manager through a subdomain that points at Adobe Experience Manager and code on capstonepub.com. Adobe Experience Manager is used by 4,139 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Capstone use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Capstone through jQuery code on capstonepub.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 901,379 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Capstone use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Capstone's are Heinemann, 7IM, Riot Games and Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 13 to 19 tools with Capstone, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Capstone uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 28 tools at Capstone, 12 were found through DNS records, 9 through code on capstonepub.com, 4 through email records and 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and capstonepub.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/capstonepub.com (updated October 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.
