# What does Frec use?

Frec (frec.com) shows public evidence of 16 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- Industry: Financial Services
- Size: 11–50 employees
- Based in: San Francisco, United States
- Founded: 2021
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frecfinance

## 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 |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, Website code | 2023-09 |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Firebase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/firebase) | Backend & Database | DNS verification records, Email records, Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Datadog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/datadog) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [LaunchDarkly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/launchdarkly) | Flags & Experiments | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Custom domain, Email records, Website code | 2023-09 |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Calendly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/calendly) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Amazon Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Usercentrics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/usercentrics) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## Recent changes at Frec

- 2026-10-31: stopped using [Ahrefs](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ahrefs)
- 2026-10-31: stopped using [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic)
- 2026-10-31: stopped using [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple)
- 2026-10-31: stopped using [Google Search Console](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsc)
- 2026-10-31: stopped using [HubSpot CMS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot-cms)

## FAQ

### What tools does Frec use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 16 tools at Frec (frec.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services, Amazon Route 53 and Amazon CloudFront. Application: Tailwind CSS and Firebase. Data & Observability: Datadog and LaunchDarkly. Go-to-market: HubSpot, Zendesk and Calendly. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and Let's Encrypt. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Frec run on?

Frec 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 frec.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 146,843 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Frec use?

Frec uses HubSpot for its CRM, alongside Calendly, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through a subdomain that points at HubSpot and email records, and Frec has used it since at least September 2023. HubSpot is used by 96,482 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Frec use?

Frec uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on frec.com. Google Workspace is used by 412,494 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Frec use for customer support?

Frec uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk and code on frec.com. Zendesk is used by 42,974 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What monitoring tools does Frec use?

Frec uses Datadog for monitoring, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Datadog through Datadog code on frec.com. Datadog is used by 11,752 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Frec used Amazon CloudFront?

Frec has used Amazon CloudFront since at least September 2023, going by the first public certificate of the frec.com subdomain that points at Amazon CloudFront. Other long-running tools at Frec include HubSpot (since September 2023).

### Does Frec use SendGrid?

Yes. runsonwhat found SendGrid at Frec through email records that authorize SendGrid. SendGrid is a Email Delivery tool used by 197,481 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has Frec changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Frec stopped using Ahrefs, Anthropic and Apple Business (latest on October 31, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of frec.com done the same way.

### How does runsonwhat know what Frec uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 16 tools at Frec, 6 were found through code on frec.com, 4 through DNS records, 3 through email records, 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and frec.com about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/frec.com (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.
