# What does Prey use?

Prey (preyproject.com) shows public evidence of 30 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/931433

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [jQuery](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jquery) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Lottie](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/lottie) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Braintree](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/braintree) | Payments & Billing | Email 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 |  |
| [Hotjar](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hotjar) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Fathom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/fathom) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Intellimize](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/intellimize) | Flags & Experiments | Website code |  |
| [Instatus](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/instatus) | Monitoring | Custom domain, Website code | 2021-03 |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Meta Pixel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/meta-pixel) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Microsoft Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/bing-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn Insight Tag](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin-insight) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Custom domain, Email records, Website code | 2024-11 |
| [Webflow](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webflow) | Website & CMS | DNS verification records, Website code |  |
| [X Ads](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/x-ads) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Ahrefs](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ahrefs) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Intercom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/intercom) | Support & Docs | Website code |  |
| [Help Scout](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/helpscout) | Support & Docs | Custom domain, Email records | 2014-07 |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records, Website code |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Cookiebot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cookiebot) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [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 |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Prey use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 30 tools at Prey (preyproject.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Google Cloud. Application: jQuery, Lottie and Braintree. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Hotjar. Go-to-market: Google Ads, Meta Pixel and Microsoft Ads. Company Ops: Google Workspace, reCAPTCHA and Cookiebot. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does Prey run on?

Prey uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through Google Cloud code on preyproject.com. Google Cloud is used by 75,815 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Prey use?

Prey uses Google Workspace for email and office software, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Workspace through email records that authorize Google Workspace and code on preyproject.com. Google Workspace is used by 402,934 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Prey use for customer support?

Prey uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, alongside Intercom and Help Scout, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through a subdomain that points at Zendesk and email records, and Prey has used it since at least November 2024. Zendesk is used by 41,910 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What payment provider does Prey use?

Prey uses Braintree for payments and billing, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Braintree through email records that authorize Braintree. Braintree is used by 1,975 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Prey use?

Prey uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Google Tag Manager, Hotjar and Fathom, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on preyproject.com. Google Analytics is used by 881,097 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Prey used Help Scout?

Prey has used Help Scout since at least July 2014, going by the first public certificate of the preyproject.com subdomain that points at Help Scout. Other long-running tools at Prey include Instatus (since March 2021) and Zendesk (since November 2024).

### Does Prey use jQuery?

Yes. runsonwhat found jQuery at Prey through jQuery code on preyproject.com. jQuery is a Frontend tool used by 916,607 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

The companies with the stacks most like Prey's are Chargeback, CommonLit, Zerion and Vastian, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 11 to 13 tools with Prey, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Prey uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 30 tools at Prey, 16 were found through code on preyproject.com, 8 through DNS records, 3 through subdomains that point at the vendor, 2 through email records and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and preyproject.com about monthly.


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