# What does Captive use?

Captive (captive.fr) shows public evidence of 22 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- Industry: IT Services
- Size: 11–50 employees
- Based in: Boulogne-Billancourt, France
- Founded: 2009
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/captive-studio

## Edge & Hosting

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

## 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 |  |
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mistral AI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mistral) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Hotjar](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hotjar) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Custom domain | 2024-12 |
| [Webflow](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webflow) | Website & CMS | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [HubSpot CMS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot-cms) | Website & CMS | Custom domain | 2024-12 |
| [ActiveCampaign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/activecampaign) | Marketing | Email records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | 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 |  |
| [Mailjet](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailjet) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Slack](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/slack) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-business) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at Captive

- 2026-10-20: started using [HubSpot CMS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot-cms)

## FAQ

### What tools does Captive use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 22 tools at Captive (captive.fr) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and OVHcloud. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Vimeo. Data & Observability: Google Analytics and Hotjar. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Mailchimp and HubSpot. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Apple Business and Atlassian. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does Captive run on?

Captive uses OVHcloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found OVHcloud through email records that authorize OVHcloud and DNS records. OVHcloud is used by 26,774 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Captive use?

Captive uses HubSpot for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through a subdomain that points at HubSpot, and Captive has used it since at least December 2024. HubSpot is used by 93,822 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Captive use?

Captive uses Google Workspace for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 402,283 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Captive use?

Captive uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Hotjar, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on captive.fr. Google Analytics is used by 877,663 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

Captive uses Webflow for its website, alongside HubSpot CMS, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Webflow through a subdomain that points at Webflow and code on captive.fr. Webflow is used by 34,816 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Captive used HubSpot?

Captive has used HubSpot since at least December 2024, going by the first public certificate of the captive.fr subdomain that points at HubSpot. Other long-running tools at Captive include HubSpot CMS (since December 2024).

### Does Captive use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Captive through jQuery code on captive.fr. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 914,409 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Captive use AI tools?

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

### Has Captive changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Captive started using HubSpot CMS (latest on October 20, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of captive.fr done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Captive's are BAIT Service, DCIT, Wux and Studeo, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 6 to 11 tools with Captive, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Captive uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 22 tools at Captive, 7 were found through code on captive.fr, 7 through DNS records, 5 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 captive.fr about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/captive.fr (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.
