Helping software earn its second act

Most teams come to us at a familiar moment. The software still works. But it's getting harder to change, riskier to touch, and someone keeps saying the word “modernize.”

We help teams write the next chapter for software that's already proven itself. Without starting over. Without throwing away what already works.

Trusted by teams at Nike, Intel, American Express, and dozens of growing companies since 2005.

Support for Every Step of the Journey

Ruby on Rails Consulting

Whether you need to address security vulnerabilities or provide a better user experience, we’ve got you covered with our flexible consulting options. If you manage a mature application, this option is ideal when navigating transitions to new codebases and planning for future scalability. Learn more about our Ruby on Rails consulting ›

How we help

  • Provide strategic guidance
  • Alignment with business goals
  • Drive intentional outcomes

What you get

  • Resolve critical issues
  • Expand key functionality
  • Solve highly complex issues

Future-Proof your App

Modernize Your Rails App

Time for an upgrade? If you’re facing challenges with outdated software, security concerns, lack of support, and performance bottlenecks, we’re here to help. Our specialty is helping organizations like yours sustain, modernize, and future-proof your applications through the ever-changing tech landscape. Learn more about our Ruby on Rails upgrade services ›

How we help

  • Protect against cyber threats
  • Create growth launch plans
  • Adapt to new landscapes

What you get

  • Smooth upgrade process
  • Long-term maintainability
  • Expanded capabilities

Stay Ahead of the Competition

Rails Maintenance Retainer

Your Rails app didn't stop needing attention when it launched. Upgrades, security patches, bug fixes, and the calls about what to leave alone keep arriving. We work in production Rails apps every day, so you get a team that keeps things running and moves them forward without starting over. Learn more about our long-term support ›

How we help

  • Upgrades and security patches
  • Bug fixes and performance work
  • Priority response when something breaks

What you get

  • A team, not a single developer
  • Your engineers freed up for new work
  • A predictable monthly rhythm

See how it works

Fractional Ruby on Rails Development

Seeking flexible and cost-effective Ruby on Rails development without the commitment of hiring a full-time team? Our network of expert Rails developers is ready to complement your crew. Bring in specialized skills minus the hiring hustle. Learn more about our fractional Rails development services ›

How we help

  • Fractional, specialized skills
  • Increase speed and ease of use
  • Take ideas to deliverables

What you get

  • Flexible engagement options
  • An agile, dependable team
  • Specialized expertise

Lean on Us

Organizations Hiring

Are you struggling to find qualified Rails developers? Leverage our network of rigorously-vetted onshore and nearshore talent to get specialized skills aligned with your needs. Learn more about our Rails recruiting services ›

How we help

  • Intros to strong candidates
  • Facilitated onboarding
  • Stress-free recruiting

What you get

  • Keep your projects moving
  • Save time in recruiting process
  • Our continuous support

Match With Top Talent

AI Agentic Coding Enablement Workshops

Don't let small requests fill up your engineers' time. We help PMs, designers, and frontend devs ship more independently with the structure to do it safely. 

How we help

  • Hands-on workshops built around your actual product
  • Practical patterns for internal tools, prototypes, and simple features
  • Weekly coaching so confidence builds over time, not just in a single session

What you get

  • A team that ships more without pulling in engineering
  • Engineers with space for the work that actually needs them

See how we do it

AI Safety Net

If your team is just getting started with AI agents or already shipping with them in production, we help Rails teams adopt these tools without losing sight of what's in their codebase. 

How we help

  • Review AI-generated code
  • Configure agent guardrails
  • Assess team readiness

What you get

  • Catch problems before production
  • Build sustainable AI workflows
  • Ship with confidence

Explore AI Services

AI Agent Readiness Audit

Your team wants to use AI coding tools, but you're not sure if your engineering foundation can handle the velocity agents will unleash. The AI Agent Readiness Audit shows you exactly where your infrastructure is solid and where it needs work before you adopt agent-assisted development.

How we help

  • Assess CI speed and stability
  • Identify infrastructure bottlenecks
  • Evaluate code conventions

What you get

  • Written readiness report
  • Prioritized recommendation roadmap
  • Honest assessment of foundation

Check Your Foundation

Don't Get Caught With Your Apps Down.

Security patches pile up. Dependencies go stale. One day a deploy breaks something nobody remembers writing. We keep that from happening.

After 20+ years of helping teams navigate these moments, we've seen the patterns. Today we combine that experience with AI-assisted tooling to move faster and see further. Here's how the work usually unfolds.

AI Support

Practical support for Rails teams building and shipping with AI coding agents.

AI Agentic Coding Enablement Workshops

Help your PMs, designers, and frontend devs ship more without making them engineers

AI Agent Readiness Audit

Your team is using AI coding tools. Before you go further, let's make sure you're ready.

AI Safety Net

AI agents are changing how your team ships code. Make sure what ships is what you intended.

Development

Ongoing development for software that's already in production, whether it's Rails, Laravel, or something your team inherited.

Ruby on Rails Development

Reliable Ruby on Rails development services for existing Rails apps

Laravel Development Services

Your Laravel app is running. Making changes to it shouldn't feel risky.

Next.js Development

Next.js development for live applications

Hotwire Integration Services for Rails

Hotwire brings a modern frontend to Rails. We'll help you adopt it.

Technology We Work With

Ruby on Rails React Next.js Laravel embercli AngularJS Javascript Refinery CMS Tailwind CSS Backbone.js

Services We Have Integrated

Jira Software Harvest Hubspot Chargify Zapier Wufoo Mailchimp Akismet Salesforce Contentful

Where This Work Has Made a Difference

Applegate

An easy-to-use, maintainable Rails-based CMS for a major organic meat company.

The General Convention Office of the Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church’s 80th General Convention conducted using Ruby on Rails applications.

Pac Global

A redesigned insurance claims process that increased customer transparency while reducing dependency on email.

Wheel House

A site redesign to mirror the energy of the fitness studio experience and inspire users to take their health to the next level.

Diagnostics

Human-centered design ensures we go beyond aesthetics. We'll build the blueprints with you and our dev team that lead to a successful deployment.

Accessibility Audit

Are you losing potential customers because your app isn’t accessible?

Usability Audit

Whether you have a long-standing application or one that’s ready to launch, a usability audit thoroughly analyzes your application through a completely objective and fresh lens, like that of your users.

Code Audit

How maintainable is your Ruby on Rails application?

Upgrade Assessment

Is your Rails app stuck in the past? We can find out.

Where This Work Has Made a Difference

I Will Teach You To Be Rich

An adaptable online course application supporting tens of thousands of active students.

Screaming Circuits

An application redesign to help this leader in prototype Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly regain a competitive edge with their customers.

Oregonian/Oregon Live

A reimagined, re-engineered responsive directory of over 3,600 recipes that fosters exploration and inspiration.

Skoshbox

Strategy, design, and implementation to elevate a startup to become a flexible and scalable ecommerce platform.

Discovery & Consultation

From collaborative research and ideation to expert guidance on project goals, we'll help you with your Ruby on Rails app during any stage of its lifecycle.

Rails Upgrade Kickoff

Ruby on Rails Upgrade Kickoff: A Customized Strategy for Your Team

Sunset A Rails Application

Do you need guidance on decommissioning your Ruby on Rails application?

Where This Work Has Made a Difference

Newspaper Club

With a site migration in motion, their Rails app still needed to work. But did the whole system truly need to be replaced?

I Will Teach You To Be Rich

An adaptable online course application supporting tens of thousands of active students.

Applegate

An easy-to-use, maintainable Rails-based CMS for a major organic meat company.

Oregon Coast Aquarium

A new site to inspire youth to better understand, cherish, and conserve nature by connecting them to a network of educators and peers.

Recruiting

We match needs with expertise to eliminate uncertainty, hasten delivery, and reduce the financial risks associated with conventional recruiting services.

Staff Augmentation

Staff Augmentation That Scales With You

Organizations Hiring

Stop wasting months on Rails job postings. We know who to hire.

Developers Looking for Opportunities

We'll match you with with organizations where you can make an impact, stay engaged, and grow in your role.

It really impressed us how Planet Argon always stayed on task, never felt that we were sidelined for another project. You always feel like the most important client.

Phoebe O'Leary

Meyer Memorial Trust

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The questions we hear most

From pricing to process, we answer your top FAQs.

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Where are Planet Argon's team members located?
Our core team and nearshore engineers work remotely across North American time zones.
What type of work do you focus on?
We help with overdue upgrades, feature development, optimization, and long-term maintenance of Ruby on Rails apps.
What industries do your clients work in?
Most commonly, Publishing, Education, Finance, Real Estate, and e-commerce. Visit our client list.
Could I speak to your current and/or former clients?
Yes! Our clients are open to sharing their experience. Ask us for an intro. In the meantime, visit our testimonials.
What tools will we need to use to collaborate with your team?
We use JIRA to collaborate on your tickets and we will provide you with training on how to use it. Additionally, we use Slack channels for specific launch conversations and video conferencing tools for meetings. There will be many ways for you to interact with our team, and we'll be happy to provide training on any new tools you may need to use.