Why build your own team when you can lean on ours?

Our fractional development services are a flexible and cost-efficient way to get your development work done without adding full-time in-house engineers.

Think of it as a development support retainer, where we’ll work on your projects for a set number of hours per week or month to add new features, squash bugs, modernize your app, or improve performance. If you’re unsure of exactly what you need, we’ll help you identify key objectives and work out a plan.

You can scale a team according to your needs, ensuring you have more flexibility and agility in your operations. And you get all the benefits of having an entire development team without the overhead of recruiting and managing one, saving you time and resources.

While we primarily work on Rails applications, our team also specializes in other technologies, including Refinery, Laravel, React, and Python.

Schedule a 25-minute call to discuss our fractional engagement options.

Some of the wonderful clients who have trusted us


Here's how we can help

Custom Solutions

No two apps are the same. We craft a unique plan that aligns with your app's intricacies and your business goals.

Modernization

We'll help you future-proof your app, making it safer and more maintainable.

Flexible Partnership

We can adjust our service engagements to meet your needs, focusing on areas that will make the most impactful improvements.

Bug Fixes

Our dedicated team quickly identifies and resolves any bugs, ensuring your app runs smoothly.

New Feature Development

We enhance your app's capabilities by designing and implementing new, innovative features.

Cost Efficiency

Avoid overhead costs associated with hiring full-time employees.

Specialized Expertise

Our engineers are highly specialized and experienced in their field. We’ve been a part of the Ruby on Rails community for over 20 years, and we’ve seen it all! No matter the complexity, our team has always been trusted to develop high-quality software quickly and efficiently.

Flexible Engagement Options

A fractional software development team is highly flexible and can be scaled up or down according to your needs. This allows you to adapt to changes in project requirements or budgets quickly. We start engagements as low as 10 hours/week.

Other Tech Stacks

We don't stop with Rails! Our engineers have a wealth of knowledge in Laravel, Javascript, Refinery, Python, and more.

What our clients are saying about us

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Web Applications Supervisor at Screaming Circuits

Planet Argon has been an incredible stabilizing force for our web platform. We needed a partner who could plug the holes in our web environment and provide the tools needed for smooth development, testing and deployment. Planet Argon has more than met that need. They are without a doubt the most professional and adept development team I have worked with.

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Manager of Digital Information Systems at Office of the General Convention

Planet Argon is consistently responsive and delivers their tasks on time. They contact me when aspects of the project need to be discussed and provide me with a detailed approach to their plans and actions.

I am impressed at their ability to take on our multiple, complicated existing apps and learn them quickly and well, and quite happy with the numerous improvements they have made for us. Also, their attention to maintenance and support tasks, in addition to development, has been great.

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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.

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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.