# What does thoughtbot, inc. use?

thoughtbot, inc. (thoughtbot.com) shows public evidence of 23 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thoughtbot-inc-

## Edge & Hosting

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

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [YouTube](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/youtube) | Media & UI | Website code |  |
| [Anthropic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/anthropic) | AI | DNS verification records |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [HubSpot](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/hubspot) | Sales & CRM | Email records |  |
| [Shopify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/shopify) | Website & CMS | Custom domain |  |
| [Webflow](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/webflow) | Website & CMS | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/amazon-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Intercom](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/intercom) | Support & Docs | Email records |  |
| [Help Scout](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/helpscout) | Support & Docs | Email records |  |
| [Prismic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/prismic) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [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 |  |
| [Apple Business](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/apple) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Mailchimp Transactional](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/mandrill) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [GlobalSign](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/globalsign) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [EasyDMARC](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/easydmarc) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Canva](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/canva) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Rippling](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/rippling) | People & HR | DNS verification records |  |
| [Remote](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/remote) | People & HR | DNS verification records |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does thoughtbot use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 23 tools at thoughtbot (thoughtbot.com) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Cloudflare and Railway. Application: YouTube and Anthropic. Go-to-market: HubSpot, Shopify and Webflow. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and SendGrid. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does thoughtbot run on?

thoughtbot uses Railway for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Railway through Railway code on thoughtbot.com. Railway is used by 2,402 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What CRM does thoughtbot use?

thoughtbot uses HubSpot for its CRM, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found HubSpot through email records that authorize HubSpot. HubSpot is used by 95,203 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does thoughtbot use?

thoughtbot uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace and Apple Business, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 715,935 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What does thoughtbot use for customer support?

thoughtbot uses Intercom for customer support and documentation, alongside Help Scout, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Intercom through email records that authorize Intercom. Intercom is used by 9,003 companies runsonwhat tracks.

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

thoughtbot uses Shopify for its website, alongside Webflow and Prismic, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Shopify through a subdomain that points at Shopify. Shopify is used by 60,122 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does thoughtbot use Cloudflare?

Yes. runsonwhat found Cloudflare at thoughtbot through DNS records that point at Cloudflare and code on thoughtbot.com. Cloudflare is a CDN & Edge tool used by 711,578 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does thoughtbot use AI tools?

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

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

The companies with the stacks most like thoughtbot's are Houzz, Xometry, Amazee.io and Carwow, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 10 to 13 tools with thoughtbot, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what thoughtbot uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 23 tools at thoughtbot, 11 were found through DNS records, 7 through email records, 4 through code on thoughtbot.com 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 thoughtbot.com about monthly.


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