# What does ngrok use?

ngrok (ngrok.com) shows public evidence of 29 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- Based in: United States
- Founded: 2013
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ngrok

## 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 |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [React](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/react) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Tailwind CSS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/tailwind) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Stripe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stripe) | Payments & Billing | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Remix](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/remix) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Sinch](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sinch) | Backend & Database | 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 |  |
| [PostHog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/posthog) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Atlassian Statuspage](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/statuspage) | Monitoring | Custom domain |  |
| [Segment](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/segment) | Analytics | DNS verification records, Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Custom domain, DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Email records, Website code |  |
| [HubSpot CMS](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot-cms) | Website & CMS | Custom domain |  |

## 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, Website code |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Postman](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/postman) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Zapier](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zapier) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [SafeBase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/safebase) | Security & Compliance | Custom domain |  |
| [Ketch](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ketch) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does ngrok use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 29 tools at ngrok (ngrok.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: React, Tailwind CSS and Anthropic. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and PostHog. Go-to-market: Google Ads, HubSpot and Zendesk. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Apple Business. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does ngrok run on?

ngrok uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on ngrok.com. Amazon Web Services is used by 145,630 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does ngrok use?

ngrok uses HubSpot for its CRM, alongside Salesforce, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through a subdomain that points at HubSpot and a DNS verification record. HubSpot is used by 93,899 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does ngrok use?

ngrok uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 710,142 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does ngrok use for customer support?

ngrok uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk and code on ngrok.com. Zendesk is used by 41,804 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does ngrok use?

ngrok uses Stripe for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Stripe through a DNS verification record for Stripe and code on ngrok.com. Stripe is used by 28,082 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does ngrok use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at ngrok through Google Ads code on ngrok.com. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 499,685 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does ngrok use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like ngrok's are ZipRecruiter, Okta, Appfire and Aptem, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 12 to 17 tools with ngrok, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what ngrok uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 29 tools at ngrok, 10 were found through code on ngrok.com, 10 through DNS records, 4 through email records, 4 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 ngrok.com about monthly.


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