About We Use Rails

Rails powers the world's best web apps

"From HELLO WORLD to IPO" isn’t just a catchy slogan — it’s a reality for countless companies that have used Ruby on Rails to build and scale their products. Since its debut in 2004, Rails has become a favorite among developers for its simplicity, productivity, and powerful framework.

When people ask, “Who uses Rails?”, the usual examples are industry giants like Basecamp, GitHub, and Shopify. But they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Rails powers thousands of applications across a diverse range of businesses — from scrappy startups to massive enterprises.

We Use Rails showcases a growing list of businesses and projects powered by Ruby on Rails. Whether you’re a developer seeking inspiration or a business exploring frameworks for your next project, our platform highlights the versatility and success of Rails. Discover who’s using Rails and learn how it can power your next big idea.

Our mission

We curate and showcase the diverse range of businesses and projects powered by Ruby on Rails. By highlighting real-world Rails applications across industries, we demonstrate the framework's versatility and continued relevance in modern web development.

What we offer

• A searchable directory of Rails-powered web apps
• Detailed technical stack information for each project
• Categorization by industry and application type
• Submission form for new Rails web apps

Why Rails matters

While Basecamp, GitHub, and Shopify are well-known Rails success stories, thousands of other businesses rely on Rails daily. Our platform helps developers discover these applications, learn from their implementations, and find inspiration for their next projects.

Join our directory

Are you building with Rails? Submit your web app to join our growing collection of Rails success stories. Help us showcase how Rails continues to power innovation across the web.