Consulting
Managed Support
Upgrades
Fractional Development
Recruiting
Experienced Engineers, Minus the Magic Tricks
Ruby on Rails consulting
Strengthen your app alongside an experienced partner—so it's ready to scale with your goals.
Don't go it alone
Trusted to care for software that matters
Planet Argon is a software consultancy founded in Portland, Oregon in 2002. We help teams maintain, upgrade, and improve existing web applications. With deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and partnerships with over 100 organizations, we specialize in making software last.
A rewrite feels decisive. But it usually means spending 18 months rebuilding what you already had. Most teams don’t need a fresh start. They need a clear-eyed look at what’s already there. And a plan for what comes next.
A versatile, experienced engineering team
Sometimes we go “Off the Rails”
Prefer a different stack? We've supported Laravel, React.js, and more to fit your needs.
Let's Talk About Your Stack
Monthly protection for your Rails app
Ongoing app management
Keep your app evolving with proactive maintenance, continuous improvements, and fewer surprises.
Get Steady Support
Impactful upgrade strategies
Ruby on Rails upgrade kickoff
Get an upgrade strategy tailored to your team—designed to improve maintainability, security, and stability.
Avoid common upgrade pitfalls
Rails experts on tap
Fractional Ruby on Rails development
Tap into experienced Rails developers who support your team without the overhead of hiring full-time.
Eliminate resourcing lag
Vetted candidates
Ruby on Rails recruiting
Find Ruby developers who fit your culture and stack—without wasting time on recruiting.
Skip the job boards
Here's how we start
Our process helps you take control of your Rails app so you can focus on what matters most.
Alignment
We'll dive into your goals, roadblocks, and budget to understand what success looks like for your team.
Roadmap
You'll get a clear, actionable plan to move forward. No guesswork. No charge. Most teams tell us this step alone changes how they see their app.
Ignition
Once you're ready, we'll get things rolling so your app makes progress while you stay focused elsewhere.
We take on a limited number of new engagements each quarter. Not because it sounds exclusive. Because it's the only way to do the work well.
What our clients are saying about us
Daniele Volpe
General Manager at The Gnomon Workshop
Working with Planet Argon has been a great experience. The transition from our previous provider to them was very smooth, and they took care of everything within a very short period of time. Moreover, our engagement has been successful because, thanks to them, our platform keeps growing. We’ve assigned them some development tasks, and we’ve been very pleased by how our site has been growing.
Alexandra Stankiewicz
Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Online Sales at Aloha
Planet Argon migrated our site and then completed maintenance and bug fixes. They made changes as needed, such as updating product pricing.
Planet Argon was a top-notch partner agency that provided a great service experience. They truly recognized the importance of e-commerce to our business. The team never overlooked an opportunity to engage consumers through the site.
Zachary O'Connor
Digital Media Specialist at Applegate
The Planet Argon team are instrumental partners in accomplishing our digital projects and larger goals. Their ability to problem-solve, communicate effectively and willingness to teach has been amazing and very much appreciated. They quickly became invaluable members of our group.
Krista Sharlin
Digital and Social Media Manager at Applegate
The team at Planet Argon quickly became an extension of our own and they continue to be strong and trustworthy development partners. We truly feel they have our best interest in mind, and their expertise goes beyond the technical. Their relationship management with their clients is unparalleled in my experience.
You're not starting over. Neither are we.
A Clear Process
We start by understanding what you already have—not pitching what to replace it with. A structured plan that respects your investment and your time.
Calm in the Chaos
Legacy code with no documentation. A team that feels stuck. An app everyone's afraid to touch. Every month you wait, it gets harder. We've been here before. This is where we do our best work.
A Team That Teaches
Your team doesn't just get answers. They get context. We share what we learn, including how we use AI and modern tooling, so you're equipped to carry things forward.
Work That Ships
Steady progress over big promises. We pair experienced developers with LLMs and AI-assisted agents to move faster on the tedious parts. The judgment calls stay human.
Maintainable Software Podcast with Robby Russell
We speak with seasoned practitioners who have worked past the problems often associated with technical debt and legacy code. You'll uncover new ways of thinking about how to improve your software project's maintainability.
Meet our delightful team
You don't need more ideas. You need a team who knows how to follow through. That's what we do.
Success stories
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An adaptable online course application supporting tens of thousands of active students.
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The questions we hear most
From pricing to process, we answer your top FAQs.
- 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.
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