Best hosting for Ruby on Rails
A convention-over-configuration Ruby framework. Puma plus Postgres, at home on Fly.io or Render. Typical use: Full-stack Ruby web apps.
Recommended plans for Ruby on Rails
| Provider / Plan | Type | Resources | Bandwidth | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top pick Contabo VPS 10 SSD | VPS | 3.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 75 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $5.36/mo | 28.17 | Get |
| Contabo VPS 20 SSD | VPS | 6.0 vCPU · 12.00 GB RAM · 100 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $8.24/mo | 25.73 | Get |
| Contabo VPS 30 SSD | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 24.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $12.60/mo | 24.76 | Get |
| Hetzner CX22 | VPS | 2.0 vCPU · 4.00 GB RAM · 40 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €4.15/mo | 21.59 | Get |
| Hetzner CAX21 (ARM) | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €6.49/mo | 21.45 | Get |
| Hetzner CX32 | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €7.05/mo | 19.74 | Get |
| Hetzner CPX41 | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 240 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €16.40/mo | 14.73 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 8 VPS | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 32.00 GB RAM · 400 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $25.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 4 VPS | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 16.00 TB | $12.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux L | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 240 GB SSD | unmetered | €9/mo | 11.73 | Get |
Picks meet the recommended sizing for Ruby on Rails and are ranked by value. Confirm final pricing on the provider's site.
Ruby on Rails hosting FAQ
How much RAM does Ruby on Rails need?
For Ruby on Rails we recommend 4.00 GB of RAM (minimum 1.00 GB) and around 2.0 vCPU. Smaller sites can start lower, but sizing one step up avoids running out of memory under load.
Is managed hosting worth it for Ruby on Rails?
Not necessarily. Ruby on Rails runs well on an unmanaged VPS if you are comfortable managing the server, which is cheaper. Choose managed only if you would rather not touch the terminal.
What is the cheapest way to host Ruby on Rails?
The best value plan that meets the recommended sizing for Ruby on Rails starts around $5.36 per month on Contabo. See the full ranked list above and confirm the price on the provider's site.