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Keep your Rails app future-ready

At Planet Argon, we believe good software deserves a longer life.

For more than 20 years, we’ve worked with organizations that rely on Ruby on Rails applications at the core of their business. These applications hold years of human effort and investment. Too often, we see teams assume the only way forward is to throw it all away and start fresh. That’s risky, expensive, and usually unnecessary.

Our mission is to help teams extend the life of the software they already have. We preserve and adapt Rails applications so they remain reliable, maintainable, and ready for what comes next. By doing this, we give organizations something they can’t get from a rewrite: continuity, momentum, and the confidence to keep shipping.

Most of our clients don’t need a large internal engineering team. Some have been stuck bouncing between freelancers. Others rely on a single over-stretched developer. What they need is something in between: the reliability of a team, without the overhead of full-time hires. That’s where we come in.

Through upgrade projects, ongoing maintenance retainers, and fractional development support, we help companies avoid costly rewrites and focus their energy on growth.

Behind every system is a story of people, teams, and hard work. We treat that effort with care, guiding organizations to evolve their applications instead of discarding them.

Software is worth preserving. Done right, it can continue to open doors to new opportunities. That’s the work we’re committed to.

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Portland, OR
  • Year founded
    Founded 2002
  • Languages

3 Languages that we service

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $25,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.5 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Planet Argon's pricing is considered reasonable, with projects ranging from $80,000 to over $1.5 million. Clients appreciate the value for cost and transparent communication regarding budgets and timelines, often maintaining projects within retainer agreements or fixed scopes.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $50,000 - $199,999 based on 12 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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    Planet Argon Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.8
    • Schedule 4.7
    • Cost 4.5
    • Willing to Refer 5.0

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    Review Highlights

    • Positive Impact on Business Growth

      The solutions provided by Planet Argon have been instrumental in supporting business growth, with clients noting increased system capabilities and improved user experiences.

    • Strong Client Understanding

      Planet Argon invests time to understand client goals, business processes, and brand identity, which allows them to provide tailored solutions that align with client needs and enhance project outcomes.

    • Improvements in Efficiency

      Clients report that Planet Argon's involvement has led to significant improvements in operational efficiency, reducing manual processes and enhancing system performance.

    • Cultural Fit and Alignment

      Clients value the cultural fit and alignment with Planet Argon, which enhances collaboration and ensures that the team is in sync with client values and objectives.

    • Challenges with Team Turnover

      Some clients noted challenges with team turnover, which required time for new team members to become familiar with projects. However, Planet Argon is acknowledged for managing these transitions effectively.

    • Consistent Team Composition

      Clients appreciate the continuity in team composition throughout projects, which helps maintain project momentum and ensures that team members are well-acquainted with client needs.

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    Ruby on Rails Codebase Upgrade for Software Solution Company

    • Custom Software Development Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Dec. 2024 - Aug. 2025
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The level of talent in the people that we worked with was incredible."

    Sep 29, 2025
    Director of Engineering, LabArchives
    Nick Korbel
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Boston, Massachusetts
    • 501-1,000 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Planet Argon upgraded a Ruby on Rails codebase for a software solutions company. The team analyzed the codebase, created an upgrade plan, executed it, and mentored the client's internal development team.

    Web Development & Cybersecurity for Organic Meat Co

    • Cybersecurity Web Development
    • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
    • Jan. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I've been impressed with their ability to deliver things on time and on budget."

    Jul 14, 2025
    E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Leader, Applegate
    Rob O'Donnell
    Verified
    • Food & Beverage
    • Bridgewater, New Jersey
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Planet Argon has been supplementing an organic meat company's web development needs since 2016. The team built the site from scratch using Ruby on Rails and has maintained and improved it ever since.

    Custom Software Dev for Design & Printing Company

    • Custom Software Development UX/UI Design Web Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Feb. 2018 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They make hard things look effortless."

    Jan 30, 2025
    CEO, Newspaper Club
    Anne Ward
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Glasgow, Scotland
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Planet Argon provides ongoing maintenance and support for a newspaper's legacy Rails system. The tasks include bug fixes, code clean-ups, new feature developments, and Ruby on Rails upgrades.

    System Audit & Migration for E-Learning Company

    • Custom Software Development
    • Confidential
    • June - Aug. 2022
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were very hands-on and kept us well-informed throughout the process."

    Mar 16, 2023
    Director of Product, Applied Educational Systems
    Adam Durst
    Verified
    • Education
    • Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Planet Argon performed a Ruby on Rails upgrade assessment for an e-learning company. They created a roadmap and a schedule and upgraded the client's system with minimal disturbance in their processes.

    Dev & IT Services for Online Learning Platform

    • Application Management & Support Application Testing Other IT Consulting and SI
    • Confidential
    • Mar. 2022 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "We are impressed by how quickly they are able to get in and make some analysis."

    Mar 12, 2023
    Executive, Imago
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Education
    • Fresno, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Planet Argon provides ongoing IT and development services for an online learning platform. They review the company's current codebase and help with technical decisions, strategies, and solutions.

    Web Dev for Dermatology Firm

    • Application Management & Support UX/UI Design Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • June 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "What I find most impressive is their ability to help develop solutions in creative ways."

    Mar 3, 2023
    Digital Marketing Director, West Dermatology
    Jonathan Silver
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Newport Beach, California
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Planet Argon developed a Ruby on Rails website app for a dermatology firm. The team continues to provide routine development support and regular maintenance to the website.

    Mobile App Dev & Maintenance for Religious Institution

    • Mobile App Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • June 2022 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The team has done a great job of finishing their tasks, and they’ve delivered a faster and more streamlined solution."

    Nov 8, 2022
    Manager, Religious Institution
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • New York City, New York
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Planet Argon serves as the primary mobile app development partner of a religious institution. They're responsible for Ruby on Rails development, code redevelopment, and custom app maintenance and support.

    Web Maintenance & Dev for Graphic Artist Training Platform

    • Application Management & Support Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Mar. 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Our engagement has been successful because, thanks to them, our platform keeps growing.”

    Sep 21, 2022
    General Manager, The Gnomon Workshop
    Daniele Volpe
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Los Angeles, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Planet Argon has taken over an existing web platform built on Ruby on Rails for an artist training provider. Now, they’re in charge of ongoing maintenance and further development.

    Web App Dev for Sporting Goods Brand

    • Web Development
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Sep. 2018 - Nov. 2019
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They clearly have a smart team and are experts at what they do.”

    Nov 8, 2019
    Technical Delivery Director, Sporting Goods Brand
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Retail
    • Portland, Oregon
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    Planet Argon designed the UI/UX and developed the frontend of a web app using AWS and React. Collaborating with their partners, they integrated a DocumentDB backend to establish a long-term marketing tool.

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    Our Story

    Planet Argon was founded in 2002 to help organizations get more value from the software they already have. For over 20 years, we’ve specialized in Ruby on Rails, guiding teams to preserve and adapt their applications instead of rewriting them. We help clients extend the life of their code, avoid costly rebuilds, and keep their businesses moving forward with reliable, long-term support.

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    3055 NW Yeon Ave #5767 PortlandOR, United States 97210

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