# What does Side use?

Side (side.inc) shows public evidence of 19 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-01).

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Namecheap](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/namecheap) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [OpenAI](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/openai) | AI | DNS verification records |  |
| [Twilio](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/twilio) | Backend & Database | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WordPress](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/wordpress) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |
| [Zendesk](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/zendesk) | Support & Docs | Email records, Website code |  |
| [LinkedIn](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/linkedin) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records, DNS verification records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Proofpoint](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/proofpoint) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [KnowBe4](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/knowbe4) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Have I Been Pwned](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hibp) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Figma](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/figma) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [TeamViewer](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/teamviewer) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [JetBrains](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jetbrains) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Carta](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/carta) | Finance & Legal | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does Side use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 19 tools at Side (side.inc) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Namecheap. Application: OpenAI and Twilio. Go-to-market: WordPress, Zendesk and LinkedIn. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Apple Business. Last checked November 1, 2026.

### What email provider does Side use?

Side uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365 and a DNS verification record. Microsoft 365 is used by 719,207 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does Side use for customer support?

Side uses Zendesk for customer support and documentation, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Zendesk through email records that authorize Zendesk and code on side.inc. Zendesk is used by 42,839 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Side's website built with?

Side uses WordPress for its website, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found WordPress through WordPress code on side.inc. WordPress is used by 607,190 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does Side use?

Side uses LinkedIn for marketing, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found LinkedIn through a DNS verification record for LinkedIn. LinkedIn is used by 14,899 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Side use Atlassian?

Yes. runsonwhat found Atlassian at Side through a DNS verification record for Atlassian. Atlassian is a Dev Tools tool used by 64,524 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does Side use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like Side's are Immutable, Optimizely, Placer.ai and Calendly, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 6 to 10 tools with Side, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Side uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 19 tools at Side, 14 were found through DNS records, 3 through email records, 1 through code on side.inc and 1 through website configuration files. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and side.inc about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/side.inc (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.