We build and scale web applications with Ruby on Rails — the framework behind Shopify, GitHub and Basecamp. Rails' convention-over-configuration approach lets us ship robust MVPs quickly and grow them into mature, maintainable products, with clean code your team can build on.
Our Rails stack
Ruby on RailsPostgreSQLHotwireSidekiqRSpecRedisREST & GraphQL APIsRuby on Rails is a mature, batteries-included web framework built around one big idea: convention over configuration. Instead of wiring everything from scratch, Rails gives you sensible defaults and a clear structure — the Model-View-Controller pattern — so a small team can build a lot, fast. That's why it's a favourite for startups racing to an MVP and for established products that need to keep evolving.
It's far from a fading trend. Rails still powers major products — Shopify, GitHub, Airbnb and Basecamp were all built on it — and it runs across hundreds of thousands of live sites today (BuiltWith, 2024). For a huge range of web apps, Rails remains one of the most productive ways to get to market and stay maintainable.
Rails pairs naturally with our web and mobile work — powering the API and back end behind the products we ship.
From a first MVP to scaling, modernising or rescuing an existing Rails app — with clean, tested code throughout.
Get a well-built MVP to market fast, then evolve it — Rails' conventions let us move quickly without cutting corners on quality.
Build an MVP 02Complex, data-driven web apps — dashboards, marketplaces, SaaS platforms — architected to grow with your business.
Build an app 03Robust REST and GraphQL APIs in Rails to power your mobile apps, front ends and integrations.
Build an API 04Move an ageing Rails app to a current, supported version safely — improving performance, security and maintainability.
Upgrade Rails 05Inherited a messy or stalled Rails codebase? We audit, stabilise, add tests and refactor it back to health.
Rescue my app 06Rails as the API and back end behind your iOS and Android apps, built to scale with your user base.
Power an appThree excellent choices for building web apps. Here's an honest comparison to help you decide — we work across all three.
| Consideration | Ruby on Rails | Node.js | Django (Python) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Ruby | JavaScript | Python |
| Speed to MVP | Very fast — conventions | Fast, more setup | Fast — batteries included |
| Best at | CRUD & data-driven apps | Real-time & high-concurrency | Data, ML & admin-heavy apps |
| Ecosystem | Mature gems & conventions | Huge npm ecosystem | Strong, Python data tools |
| Structure | Opinionated (MVC) | Flexible, less prescriptive | Opinionated (MVT) |
| Great for | SaaS, marketplaces, MVPs | Chat, streaming, APIs | Data-heavy & ML products |
Not sure which fits? We build across all three and will recommend honestly based on your product, team and goals.
Rails is a strong fit across a wide range of web applications. Here's where it shines.
The magic of Rails is that speed and quality aren't a trade-off. Its conventions mean less boilerplate and faster delivery, while its mature testing culture and clear structure keep the codebase healthy as it grows. You get to market sooner and you're not stuck with a mess a year later.
Conventions are only half of it — how you use them decides whether the app stays healthy. Here's how we work.
RSpec and CI so features are covered and refactors are safe — quality baked in, not bolted on.
Well-structured models, service objects and clear boundaries so the codebase scales without turning to spaghetti.
Sidekiq and job queues for email, payments and heavy work, so your app stays fast and responsive.
Secure defaults, auth, authorisation and safe data handling built in from the first commit.
REST/GraphQL APIs and modern, snappy front ends with Hotwire when you don't need a heavy SPA.
Readable code and clear docs so your team can take over and keep building with confidence.
From funded startups to established platforms, Rails powers products in every sector. Explore yours.
A founder needed to validate a SaaS idea quickly but didn't want a throwaway prototype they'd have to rebuild after raising.
Move fast to a real, usable product — with auth, billing and a clean data model — without accumulating tech debt that would slow the next stage.
Built the MVP in Rails with a tested codebase, sensible architecture, background jobs and a REST API ready for a future mobile app.
A working product to put in front of users quickly, on a foundation the team could keep building on rather than rewrite.
Agile, transparent, and focused on shipping working software early and often.
Understand the product, users and scope; plan the architecture.
Design the data model, API and structure for today and tomorrow.
Develop in sprints with tests, demos and your feedback throughout.
Deploy with CI/CD, monitoring and a smooth path to production.
Optimise, add features and support the app as it grows.
We've spent 12+ years shipping web applications — many on Rails, often under other brands. That means idiomatic Ruby, real test coverage and architecture decisions made with the next two years in mind, not just the next demo. You get a team that treats your codebase like it'll have to live with it.
"They got our MVP live fast and the code was clean enough that our own team could pick it straight up."
The result we aim for: a Rails app that ships fast and stays a pleasure to build on.
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Tell us about your product — a new MVP, a scaling platform or an app that needs rescuing. We'll recommend the right approach and share a clear plan and estimate.
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