RailsPlayground review
A traditional Rails host with broad server options and legacy Ruby support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
RailsPlayground is a Linux-based hosting provider for Ruby on Rails and other web applications. It is aimed at developers, designers, resellers, and organizations that want traditional hosting with Rails support, database options, source-control tools, backups, and multiple account tiers. The service supports web access and includes shared hosting alongside VPS plans with root access and dedicated servers for larger applications or reseller needs.
The published plans range from $5 per month when billed annually to $20 per month when billed monthly. Developer Hosting Level One includes 3 GB of storage, 30 GB of monthly bandwidth, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases, a Subversion and Trac control panel, and nightly backups. Developer Hosting Level Two raises capacity to 7 GB of storage and 200 GB of monthly bandwidth at $9 per month annually or $12 per month monthly. Level Three provides 15 GB of storage, 400 GB of monthly bandwidth, SSH access, databases, and nightly backups at $15 per month annually or $20 per month monthly.
RailsPlayground’s breadth is its main strength: Rails applications can use FastCGI or Passenger, while Git, Subversion, Mercurial, Redmine, and Trac support wider development workflows. VPS hosting adds root access and a database instance, and dedicated servers extend the offering beyond shared hosting. The trade-off is a more traditional operating model, with legacy Ruby versions and less developed deployment automation. Developers seeking straightforward Rails hosting, SSH, databases, and server choices should consider it; teams prioritizing current Ruby support or a more automated deployment workflow should look elsewhere.
RailsPlayground pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports Rails with FastCGI and Passenger
- Offers MySQL, PostgreSQL, SSH, and nightly backups
- Provides shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting options
- Where it doesn't
- Ruby support is limited to legacy versions
- Deployment automation is less developed
- No free plan is available
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