# What does Direct Ferries use?

Direct Ferries (directferries.com) shows public evidence of 30 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS verification records, DNS records, Website code |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | 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 |  |
| [Checkout.com](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/checkout-com) | Payments & Billing | 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 |  |
| [Microsoft Clarity](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/clarity) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Datadog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/datadog) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [GrowthBook](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/growthbook) | Flags & Experiments | 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 | Website code |  |
| [Zoho](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoho) | Sales & CRM | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Custom domain, Email records | 2021-02 |
| [Trustpilot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/trustpilot) | Marketing | Website code |  |
| [Dotdigital](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dotdigital) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records, Website code |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [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 |  |
| [CookieYes](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookieyes) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Custom domain, Email records | 2025-05 |
| [Exclaimer](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/exclaimer) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Sophos](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sophos) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Figma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/figma) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zapier](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zapier) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Linear](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linear) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Direct Ferries use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 30 tools at Direct Ferries (directferries.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Amazon CloudFront. Application: Google Fonts, Anthropic and OpenAI. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Zoho. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What CRM does Direct Ferries use?

Direct Ferries uses Zoho for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zoho through a DNS verification record for Zoho. Zoho is used by 62,352 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Direct Ferries use?

Direct Ferries uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, Apple Business and Exclaimer, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 709,012 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Direct Ferries use for customer support?

Direct Ferries uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through a subdomain that points at Zendesk and email records, and Direct Ferries has used it since at least February 2021. Zendesk is used by 41,594 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Direct Ferries use?

Direct Ferries uses Checkout.com for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Checkout.com through a DNS verification record for Checkout.com. Checkout.com is used by 184 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Direct Ferries use?

Direct Ferries uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on directferries.com. Google Analytics is used by 873,460 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Direct Ferries used Zendesk?

Direct Ferries has used Zendesk since at least February 2021, going by the first public certificate of the directferries.com subdomain that points at Zendesk. Other long-running tools at Direct Ferries include Mailgun (since May 2025).

### Does Direct Ferries use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Direct Ferries through Google Fonts code on directferries.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 804,912 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Direct Ferries use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Direct Ferries' are Pioneer Works, Gemini Intergalactic EU, Mollie and Bolt Technology OÜ, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 10 to 18 tools with Direct Ferries, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Direct Ferries uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 30 tools at Direct Ferries, 14 were found through DNS records, 11 through code on directferries.com, 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 2 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and directferries.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/directferries.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.
