# What does Playbook use?

Playbook (playbook.com) shows public evidence of 21 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-31).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playbook-hq

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Cloudflare](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudflare) | CDN & Edge | DNS records, Email records, Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Vimeo](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vimeo) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Stripe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/stripe) | Payments & Billing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Astro](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/astro) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Mux](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mux) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [MCP Registry](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mcp-registry) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [PostHog](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/posthog) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ad Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ad-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website config |  |
| [Discord](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/discord) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Let's Encrypt](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/letsencrypt) | Security & Compliance | DNS 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 |  |
| [Termly](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/termly) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Notion](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/notion) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Rippling](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rippling) | People & HR | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Playbook use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 21 tools at Playbook (playbook.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare. Application: Vimeo, YouTube and Stripe. Data & Observability: PostHog. Go-to-market: Google Ad Manager and Discord. Company Ops: Google Workspace, SendGrid and Let's Encrypt. Last checked October 31, 2026.

### What email provider does Playbook use?

Playbook uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace. Google Workspace is used by 412,527 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Playbook use for customer support?

Playbook uses Discord for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Discord through Discord code on playbook.com. Discord is used by 7,017 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Playbook use?

Playbook 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 30,974 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Playbook use?

Playbook uses PostHog for analytics, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found PostHog through PostHog code on playbook.com. PostHog is used by 10,764 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Playbook use for hiring and HR?

Playbook uses Rippling for hiring and HR, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Rippling through a DNS verification record for Rippling. Rippling is used by 3,126 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Playbook use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at Playbook through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and email records. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 725,907 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Playbook use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Playbook's are AngelList, Roboflow, Ux Pilot AI and Next Chapter Software, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 8 to 12 tools with Playbook, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Playbook uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 21 tools at Playbook, 10 were found through DNS records, 7 through code on playbook.com, 2 through email records and 2 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and playbook.com about monthly.


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