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DirectBuy's tech stack

What does DirectBuy use?

DirectBuy (directbuy.com) uses at least 31 tools we can see from public records, including Amazon Web Services for hosting, Microsoft 365 for email and documents, Zendesk for customer support and Google Analytics for analytics. Last checked .

Founded
1971
Tools found
31
Categories
17
Layers
5 of 5
Last checked
Oct 2026

DirectBuy's stack, layer by layer

Each tool links to the other companies we've found using it. The label says what kind of public trace gave it away.

Edge & Hosting

3 tools, where the bytes are served from

Application

7 tools, what the product is built with

Data & Observability

4 tools, what they measure and store

Company Ops

6 tools, what the team runs on day to day

Email Delivery

Collaboration

Dev Tools

Security & Compliance

DirectBuy tech stack FAQ

What tools does DirectBuy use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 31 tools at DirectBuy (directbuy.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Vimeo. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Hotjar. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Microsoft Ads. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Apple Business and Atlassian. Last checked October 20, 2026.

What cloud does DirectBuy run on?

DirectBuy uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through a subdomain that points at Amazon Web Services and code on directbuy.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,604 companies runsonwhat tracks.

What email provider does DirectBuy use?

DirectBuy 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 710,116 companies runsonwhat tracks.

What does DirectBuy use for customer support?

DirectBuy uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk and code on directbuy.com. Zendesk is used by 41,725 companies runsonwhat tracks.

What payment provider does DirectBuy use?

DirectBuy uses Stripe for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Stripe through a DNS verification record for Stripe. Stripe is used by 27,972 companies runsonwhat tracks.

What analytics tools does DirectBuy use?

DirectBuy uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Hotjar and Crazy Egg, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on directbuy.com. Google Analytics is used by 878,019 companies runsonwhat tracks.

Does DirectBuy use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at DirectBuy through jQuery code on directbuy.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 914,528 companies runsonwhat tracks.

Does DirectBuy use AI tools?

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

Which companies have a tech stack similar to DirectBuy's?

The companies with the stacks most like DirectBuy's are Glenn Beck, Blaze Media, Thrillist and Minted, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 10 to 18 tools with DirectBuy, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

How does runsonwhat know what DirectBuy uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 31 tools at DirectBuy, 16 were found through code on directbuy.com, 10 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 directbuy.com about monthly.

We read public traces only: DNS and email records, certificate logs, website code and published subprocessor lists. A tool is listed when a direct record backs it up, and dropped when a recheck no longer finds it. Is this your company? See how to opt out.