Ruby on Rails Hosting in India – Ruby 3.1 to 3.4 on cPanel
Run Rails, Sinatra and other Ruby apps on any ShoHost cPanel hosting plan, from ₹35.40 a month. Every plan also includes SSH, Git, free SSL, daily backups and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
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What You Can Run with Ruby Hosting
All ShoHost hosting supports Ruby, PHP, Node.js and Python. Here is what customers in India typically run as Ruby apps. Also see Python hosting and Node.js hosting.
Ruby on Rails websites
Put a Rails site, shop or customer portal online on your own domain with free SSL.
APIs and small services
Run a Rails API or a Sinatra service behind your app or mobile front end.
Admin and internal tools
Host a dashboard, booking tool or back-office app for your team at a low monthly price.
Ruby next to WordPress
Keep a Rails app and a WordPress or PHP site on the same cPanel account.
Ruby Hosting Plans & Prices
Ruby on Rails hosting in India on cPanel, with Ruby 3.1 to 3.4, Passenger, NVMe SSD storage, free SSL, daily backups and support from 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.
Save up to 30% with annual billing
₹35.40 /mo
₹339.84 /yr
CH-1
Entry tier; ideal for a single website or a first Rails app.
5GB NVME SSD Disk Space
2TB Bandwidth
Host 1 website
5 Email Accounts
Support 9 AM–12 midnight IST
98.5% Uptime Guarantee
₹94.40 /mo
₹849.60 /yr
CH-2
Medium performance, low cost hosting with SSD for the perfect starter plan.
25GB NVME SSD Disk Space
Unmetered Bandwidth
Host 3 websites
Unlimited Email Accounts
Support 9 AM–12 midnight IST
98.5% Uptime Guarantee
₹352.82 /mo
₹2,963.69 /yr
CH-3
High performance, low cost hosting with SSD for the perfect starter plan.
Unlimited NVME SSD Disk Space
Unmetered Bandwidth
Host Unlimited websites
Unlimited Email Accounts
Support 9 AM–12 midnight IST
98.5% Uptime Guarantee
Ruby Hosting Specifications
What every CH plan gives a Ruby app, per hosting account
| Item | On ShoHost CH plans |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Ruby 3.1 to 3.4, chosen per app in cPanel |
| App server | Phusion Passenger starts and runs your app |
| Databases | MariaDB 11.8 with phpMyAdmin, and PostgreSQL 15 with phpPgAdmin |
| Tools | SSH terminal, Git, cron jobs and Bundler |
| Also supported | PHP, Node.js and Python on the same account |
| Storage | NVMe SSD |
| SSL | Free SSL on eligible domains |
| Backups | Daily, kept 3 days + 1 weekly copy in Google Drive |
| Security | Imunify360 malware scanning and firewall |
| Data centre | ShoHost's own data centre, Erode |
Who Ruby Hosting Is For
CH plans suit small and medium Ruby and Rails projects in India.
Developers and freelancers
Put a client's Rails app online on cPanel without setting up and patching a server yourself.
Startups and small businesses
Launch a first product, an MVP or an internal tool built in Rails on your own domain.
Students
Host a college or portfolio Rails project on a real domain with HTTPS.
Agencies
Host many client sites and apps on CH-3, the only unlimited plan. For selling hosting, see reseller hosting.
Ruby 3.1 to 3.4 with Passenger, on Every cPanel Plan
You do not need a VPS to put a Rails app online: Ruby is included with ShoHost cPanel hosting.
In cPanel, Setup Ruby App lets you pick Ruby 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 or 3.4 for each app, choose the folder your code lives in, and choose the domain or subdomain it answers on. Phusion Passenger then starts your app and keeps it running, so there is no separate app server to manage.
Each app gets its own gem environment. Rails, Sinatra, Hanami and any other Rack app with a config.ru file can run this way, and two apps on the same account can use different Ruby versions.
Your Ruby app can live next to a WordPress site or a Node.js app on the same account, within the plan's website limit. See PHP hosting, Node.js hosting and Python hosting for those stacks.
How to Deploy a Rails App on cPanel Hosting
The usual steps for putting a Ruby on Rails app online on a ShoHost plan.
1. Get your code onto the account
Clone your repository with Git over SSH, or upload the project with the cPanel File Manager.
2. Create the app in cPanel
Open Setup Ruby App, choose the Ruby version your Gemfile needs, the app folder and the domain or subdomain.
3. Install gems
Enter the app's environment over SSH or the cPanel Terminal and run bundle install.
4. Connect the database
Create a MariaDB or PostgreSQL database in cPanel and add its details to config/database.yml, then run your migrations.
5. Prepare assets and restart
Precompile assets for production, set your secrets as environment variables, restart the app and check it over HTTPS.
Need help setting up your Rails app? Contact support on WhatsApp +91 94880 91432 or support@shohost.com, 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.
Cheap Ruby on Rails Hosting: Compare CH-1, CH-2 and CH-3
Ruby apps are supported on every plan; the difference is how many sites and how much space.
| Feature | CH-1 | CH-2 | CH-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Websites | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| NVMe storage | 5 GB | 25 GB | Unlimited |
| Bandwidth | 2 TB | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| MySQL / MariaDB databases | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Ruby 3.1 to 3.4 apps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PostgreSQL 15 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Email accounts | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free SSL | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price (monthly) | ₹35.40 | ₹94.40 | ₹352.82 |
| Best for | One Rails app or a first Ruby project | A business site plus two more apps | Freelancers and agencies with many sites |
What Fits Ruby Hosting on cPanel, and What Needs a Server
Be sure your Rails app suits shared hosting before you order.
Good fit
Rails and Sinatra websites, APIs, admin panels and portfolio projects that answer web requests and use MariaDB or PostgreSQL.
Scheduled jobs
Tasks such as sending a daily report or clearing old records can run as cron jobs from cPanel.
Better on your own server
Always-on background workers such as Sidekiq, WebSocket servers, or other services that must run all the time. For those, look at a dedicated server.
Not sure?
Send us your Gemfile and a short description of the app, and we will tell you which option fits before you pay.
Hosting Features Included With Every Plan
These features are included with all of our hosting plans.
CloudLinux Security
cPanel hosting runs with CloudLinux tenant isolation and malware scanning on supported servers.
Scalability
Start with what you need and move to more powerful options as your website grows.
1-Click Installer
No need to dig into a bunch of documentation. Simply install web apps like WordPress, Joomla!.
98.5% Uptime Guarantee
The availability of your website is our top priority. We stand by that fact with our uptime guarantee.
Nonvolatile Memory Express Solid State Drives (NVME SSD)
With NVME SSDs, your website, caching, and database queries are faster by our calculations.
WhatsApp support in ~10 min
Message us on WhatsApp at +91 94880 91432 or email support@shohost.com, 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.
Security and Backups for Ruby Hosting
Protection that comes with every CH plan, at no extra cost.
Imunify360
Malware scanning and a firewall on shared hosting accounts.
Free SSL
AutoSSL on eligible domains, so your Rails app loads over HTTPS.
Daily backups
Kept for 3 days, plus 1 weekly copy in Google Drive.
cPanel 2FA
Two-factor authentication for your cPanel login.
Ruby Hosting in India, from Our Erode Data Centre
Your Rails app and its database are hosted on NVMe SSD storage in our own data centre in Erode, so visitors in India are served from India.
Pay in rupees, get support in Indian hours from 9 AM to 12 midnight IST, and keep your Rails app, website, email and database with one provider on one cPanel account.
Ruby Hosting vs Other ShoHost Options
Pick the product that fits the job.
| Option | Good for |
|---|---|
| Ruby hosting (CH plans) | Rails, Sinatra and Rack apps on cPanel with Ruby 3.1 to 3.4, from ₹35.40/mo |
| Shared hosting | The same CH plans, with websites, email and databases |
| PostgreSQL hosting | The PostgreSQL 15 side of the same plans, for Rails apps that use PostgreSQL |
| Node.js hosting | Express sites and Node.js apps on the same plans |
| Dedicated server | Large Rails apps with background workers and real-time features |
Move Your Rails App to ShoHost
Free migration within your plan's limits, handled with our support team.
Tell us where your Ruby app is hosted now, which Ruby version it uses and which database it needs, by email at support@shohost.com or on WhatsApp at +91 94880 91432 (9 AM to 12 midnight IST). Hosting plans include a 7-day money-back guarantee. WHMCS licenses and our in-house products are sold separately.
How to Get Started with Ruby Hosting
1. Choose a plan
CH-1 for one site, CH-2 for three, CH-3 for unlimited sites. Compare them in the plans above.
2. Order online
Check out on the ShoHost store and get your cPanel login by email.
3. Create your Ruby app
Set up your app in cPanel with Setup Ruby App, or ask us to move your existing one.
Ruby, Passenger, Git and SSH on this hosting
The Ruby stack on every ShoHost cPanel hosting plan.
| Software | On ShoHost cPanel hosting |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Ruby 3.1 to 3.4, set up per app with Setup Ruby App in cPanel |
| Passenger | Phusion Passenger runs your Rails or Rack app |
| Git, SSH and cron | Git, SSH and cron jobs are available on the account for deploying and running your app |
| Databases | MariaDB 11.8 with phpMyAdmin, and PostgreSQL 15 with phpPgAdmin. See PostgreSQL hosting. |
| Node.js | Node.js 16 to 24, if your Rails app builds JavaScript assets |
| Other tools | Composer, Softaculous and WP Toolkit for PHP sites on the same account |
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Ruby Hosting FAQs
Straight answers about Ruby hosting plans, billing, and support. Still have questions? Contact us
Can I host a Ruby on Rails app on ShoHost?
Yes. Every ShoHost cPanel hosting plan can run Ruby apps, including Ruby on Rails. You create the app in cPanel with Setup Ruby App, pick the Ruby version, and Phusion Passenger runs it on your domain.
Which Ruby versions do you offer?
Ruby 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4. You choose the version for each app in cPanel, so two apps on the same account can use different versions.
What is the cheapest Ruby on Rails hosting plan in India?
CH-1 at ₹35.40 a month (₹339.84 a year) hosts one website with 5 GB NVMe storage and 2 TB bandwidth. CH-2 at ₹94.40 a month hosts three sites, and CH-3 at ₹352.82 a month is the unlimited plan.
Is Ruby hosting the same as shared hosting?
Yes. Ruby hosting at ShoHost runs on the same CH cPanel shared hosting plans. This page explains the Ruby and Rails side; see /shared-hosting for everything else the plans include.
Do I get SSH access for bundle install and rake tasks?
Yes. Every plan includes terminal access, so you can open the app's environment over SSH or the cPanel Terminal and run bundle install, migrations and asset precompilation.
Which database can my Rails app use?
MariaDB 11.8 (5 databases on CH-1, unlimited on CH-2 and CH-3) with phpMyAdmin, or PostgreSQL 15 with phpPgAdmin. Put the database name, user and password from cPanel into config/database.yml. See /postgresql-hosting.
Can I deploy my Rails app with Git?
Yes. Git is available on every plan. You can clone your repository into the app folder over SSH, or use Git Version Control in cPanel, then restart the app after each update.
Can I run Sinatra or other Rack apps, not only Rails?
Yes. Any Ruby web app with a config.ru file can run, including Sinatra, Hanami and plain Rack apps.
Can I run Sidekiq or other background workers?
Shared plans run your web app through Passenger and scheduled jobs through cron. Always-on background workers and WebSocket servers need a server of your own, such as a dedicated server. Ask support before you order if you are not sure.
Can I host Ruby next to PHP, Node.js or Python on the same account?
Yes. ShoHost hosting supports Ruby, PHP, Node.js and Python, so a Rails app can sit beside a WordPress site or a Node.js app within your plan's website limit.
Do you move my existing Rails app for free?
Free migration is available within your plan's limits. Send your current hosting details to support@shohost.com or WhatsApp +91 94880 91432.
Is there a refund if Ruby hosting does not suit my app?
Yes. Hosting plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee. It covers hosting only; WHMCS licenses and our in-house products are sold separately.
How do I get help with Ruby hosting?
Message us on WhatsApp at +91 94880 91432 or email support@shohost.com, 9 AM to 12 midnight IST.