# What does Freepik use?

Freepik (freepik.com) shows public evidence of 42 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-09).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS verification records |  |
| [Akamai](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/akamai) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain | 2022-01 |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Stripe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stripe) | 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 |  |
| [Hotjar](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hotjar) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [web-vitals](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/web-vitals) | Monitoring | 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 |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records |  |
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Email records |  |
| [TikTok Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tiktok-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | DNS verification records |  |
| [Pinterest](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/pinterest) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Email records |  |
| [Reddit Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/reddit-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Apollo.io](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apollo) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |
| [Salesforce Marketing Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sfmc) | Marketing | DNS verification records, Email records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Sectigo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sectigo) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [DigiCert](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/digicert) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [Google Trust Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-trust) | Security & Compliance | DNS records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Cursor](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cursor) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [SparkPost](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sparkpost) | Email Delivery | Custom domain |  |
| [Notion](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/notion) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Postman](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/postman) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Teamtailor](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teamtailor) | People & HR | Custom domain | 2024-02 |
| [Lovable](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lovable) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Factorial](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/factorial) | People & HR | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Freepik use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 42 tools at Freepik (freepik.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud, Vercel and Akamai. Application: Anthropic, Next.js and OpenAI. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Hotjar. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Apple Business. Last checked November 9, 2026.

### What cloud does Freepik run on?

Freepik uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Vercel, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through a subdomain that points at Google Cloud. Google Cloud is used by 77,691 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Freepik use?

Freepik uses HubSpot for its CRM, alongside Salesforce and Apollo.io, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through email records that authorize HubSpot. HubSpot is used by 97,447 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Freepik use?

Freepik uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 732,409 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Freepik use for customer support?

Freepik uses Discord for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Discord through Discord code on freepik.com. Discord is used by 7,048 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Freepik use?

Freepik uses Stripe for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Stripe through a DNS verification record for Stripe. Stripe is used by 31,368 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Freepik used Akamai?

Freepik has used Akamai since at least January 2022, going by the first public certificate of the freepik.com subdomain that points at Akamai. Other long-running tools at Freepik include Teamtailor (since February 2024).

### Does Freepik use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at Freepik through Google Ads code on freepik.com. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 540,693 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Freepik use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Freepik's are Quantum Solutions Emerging Markets, AccessPay, Anticimex Group and Freepik, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 6 to 36 tools with Freepik, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Freepik uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 42 tools at Freepik, 19 were found through DNS records, 13 through code on freepik.com, 6 through email records and 4 through subdomains that point at the vendor. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and freepik.com about monthly.


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