# What does F5, Inc. use?

F5, Inc. (ves.io) shows public evidence of 13 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-10-20).

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Cloud](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gcp) | Hosting & Cloud | Custom domain, DNS records |  |
| [Vercel](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/vercel) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Next.js](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/nextjs) | Frontend | Website code |  |
| [Ceros](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ceros) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Brave Creators](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/brave) | Marketing | DNS verification records |  |
| [Navattic](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/navattic) | Marketing | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | Email records |  |
| [OneTrust](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/onetrust) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [Valimail](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/valimail) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Cisco Secure Email](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cisco-email) | Security & Compliance | Email records |  |
| [Dropbox](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/dropbox) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [TrustArc](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/trustarc) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |

## FAQ

### What tools does F5 use?

As of October 2026, runsonwhat has found 13 tools at F5 (ves.io) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Google Cloud and Vercel. Application: Next.js and Ceros. Go-to-market: Brave Creators and Navattic. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and OneTrust. Last checked October 20, 2026.

### What cloud does F5 run on?

F5 uses Google Cloud for hosting and cloud infrastructure, alongside Vercel, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Google Cloud through a subdomain that points at Google Cloud and DNS records. Google Cloud is used by 76,137 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does F5 use?

F5 uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through email records that authorize Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is used by 715,173 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What marketing software does F5 use?

F5 uses Brave Creators for marketing, alongside Navattic, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). runsonwhat found Brave Creators through a DNS verification record for Brave Creators. Brave Creators is used by 850 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Does F5 use Next.js?

Yes. runsonwhat found Next.js at F5 through Next.js code on ves.io. Next.js is a Frontend tool used by 66,929 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to F5's?

The companies with the stacks most like F5's are F5, Cusip Global Services, REGAL and Matillion, according to runsonwhat (October 2026). Each shares 3 to 11 tools with F5, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what F5 uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 13 tools at F5, 6 were found through code on ves.io, 4 through email records, 2 through DNS records 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 ves.io about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/ves.io (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.