# What does Pinwheel use?

Pinwheel (pinwheelapi.com) shows public evidence of 35 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meriwest

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | Website code |  |
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Subprocessor list |  |
| [Amazon Route 53](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/route53) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Lottie](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lottie) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Twilio](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/twilio) | Backend & Database | Subprocessor list |  |

## 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 |  |
| [Segment](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/segment) | Analytics | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [Atlassian Statuspage](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/statuspage) | Monitoring | Custom domain | 2021-07 |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | 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, Website code |  |
| [Webflow](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webflow) | Website & CMS | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [Salesforce](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesforce) | Sales & CRM | Email records, Website code |  |
| [Ahrefs](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ahrefs) | Marketing | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [ZoomInfo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zoominfo) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [ReadMe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/readme) | Support & Docs | Custom domain | 2021-11 |
| [Warmly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/warmly) | Sales & CRM | Website code |  |
| [Salesloft](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/salesloft) | 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, Website code |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [DocuSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/docusign) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [1Password](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/1password) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Vanta](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vanta) | Security & Compliance | Custom domain | 2025-07 |
| [Keybase](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/keybase) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records, Website code |  |

## Recent changes at Pinwheel

- 2026-10-21: started using [llms.txt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/llms-txt)
- 2026-10-21: started using [Twilio](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/twilio)
- 2026-10-18: started using [1Password](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/1password)

## FAQ

### What tools does Pinwheel use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 35 tools at Pinwheel (pinwheelapi.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services and Amazon Route 53. Application: jQuery, Google Fonts and Anthropic. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Microsoft Clarity. Go-to-market: Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag and Mailchimp. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and Apple Business. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What cloud does Pinwheel run on?

Pinwheel uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services on pinwheelapi.com's subprocessor list. Amazon Web Services is used by 146,879 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does Pinwheel use?

Pinwheel uses HubSpot for its CRM, alongside Salesforce, ZoomInfo and Warmly, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through email records that authorize HubSpot and code on pinwheelapi.com. HubSpot is used by 96,509 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Pinwheel use?

Pinwheel uses Google Workspace for email and office software, alongside Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on pinwheelapi.com. Google Workspace is used by 412,600 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Pinwheel use for customer support?

Pinwheel uses ReadMe for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found ReadMe through a subdomain that points at ReadMe, and Pinwheel has used it since at least November 2021. ReadMe is used by 1,196 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Pinwheel use?

Pinwheel uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Clarity and Segment, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on pinwheelapi.com. Google Analytics is used by 905,989 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Pinwheel used Atlassian Statuspage?

Pinwheel has used Atlassian Statuspage since at least July 2021, going by the first public certificate of the pinwheelapi.com subdomain that points at Atlassian Statuspage. Other long-running tools at Pinwheel include ReadMe (since November 2021) and Vanta (since July 2025).

### Does Pinwheel use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Pinwheel through jQuery code on pinwheelapi.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 929,916 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Pinwheel use AI tools?

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

### Has Pinwheel changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Pinwheel started using llms.txt, Twilio and 1Password (latest on October 21, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of pinwheelapi.com done the same way.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Pinwheel's are Twilio, JumpCloud, Tempo and Hawksearch, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 16 to 23 tools with Pinwheel, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Pinwheel uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 35 tools at Pinwheel, 12 were found through code on pinwheelapi.com, 11 through DNS records, 5 through email records, 4 through subdomains that point at the vendor, 2 through its own subprocessor list and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and pinwheelapi.com about monthly.


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