# What does GDSFactory use?

GDSFactory (gdsfactory.com) shows public evidence of 14 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-19).

- Industry: Software
- Size: 51–200 employees
- Based in: United States
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gdsfactory

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [MailerLite](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailerlite) | Marketing | DNS verification records, 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 |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Bitwarden](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bitwarden) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Tailscale](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailscale) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Carta](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/carta) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does GDSFactory use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 14 tools at GDSFactory (gdsfactory.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: Google Fonts, YouTube and Anthropic. Go-to-market: Google Ads and MailerLite. Company Ops: Google Workspace, Apple Business and Amazon SES. Last checked October 19, 2026.

### What cloud does GDSFactory run on?

GDSFactory 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 gdsfactory.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,495 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does GDSFactory use?

GDSFactory 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 401,501 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does GDSFactory use?

GDSFactory uses MailerLite for marketing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found MailerLite through a DNS verification record for MailerLite and email records. MailerLite is used by 15,567 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does GDSFactory use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at GDSFactory through Google Fonts code on gdsfactory.com. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 807,008 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does GDSFactory use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like GDSFactory's are Avride, Kin Insurance, Culture Amp and Calendly, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 7 to 11 tools with GDSFactory, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what GDSFactory uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 14 tools at GDSFactory, 8 were found through DNS records, 3 through code on gdsfactory.com, 2 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 gdsfactory.com about monthly.


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