# What does OSF use?

OSF (osf.io) shows public evidence of 15 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-08).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | DNS records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Font Awesome](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fontawesome) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Angular](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/angular) | Frontend | Website code |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Sentry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sentry) | Monitoring | Website code |  |
| [New Relic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/newrelic) | Monitoring | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Mailchimp](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailchimp) | Marketing | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Help Scout](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/helpscout) | Support & Docs | Custom domain, Email records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Mailgun](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mailgun) | Email Delivery | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Valimail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/valimail) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does OSF use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 15 tools at OSF (osf.io) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud. Application: Font Awesome and Angular. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Mailchimp and Help Scout. Company Ops: Mailchimp Transactional, Mailgun and Valimail. Last checked November 8, 2026.

### What cloud does OSF run on?

OSF uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through DNS records that point at Google Cloud and code on osf.io. Google Cloud is used by 77,800 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does OSF use for customer support?

OSF uses Help Scout for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Help Scout through a subdomain that points at Help Scout and email records. Help Scout is used by 3,044 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does OSF use?

OSF uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on osf.io. Google Analytics is used by 903,921 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does OSF use?

OSF uses Mailchimp for marketing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Mailchimp through email records that authorize Mailchimp and code on osf.io. Mailchimp is used by 119,038 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What monitoring tools does OSF use?

OSF uses Sentry for monitoring, alongside New Relic, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Sentry through Sentry code on osf.io. Sentry is used by 80,079 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does OSF use Google Ads?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Ads at OSF through Google Ads code on osf.io. Google Ads is a Ads & Pixels tool used by 540,588 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How does runsonwhat know what OSF uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 15 tools at OSF, 8 were found through code on osf.io, 4 through email records, 2 through DNS 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 osf.io about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/osf.io (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.