Here are the top 14 sites to hire freelance Ruby on Rails developers:
Based on facts publicly available as of 01.01.2023
1. Toptal
Toptal's matching service is absolutely perfect for large projects requiring only the best in the industry. You won't find beginner programmers here, rather veteran freelancers who managed to pass Toptal's stringent tests -- that leave only 3% allowed to submit their applications.
While this comes at a high price range, it's more than worth it to guarantee yourself a Ruby on Rails expert. And while the platform is too expensive for a small project, Toptal is surprisingly cost-effective. No recruiting fees or termination costs, and straightforward pricing. For large projects that demand an exceptional Ruby on Rails specialist, Toptal is the way to go.
2. RubyNow
RubyNow has been around for a while. When searching for senior Ruby on Rails developers, it's a choice place to post a job. Along with being a standard job board, your listing is also emailed and tweeted, further increasing exposure. If your ad wasn't effective, they'll work with you to repost it or return your money.
Compared to matching websites, the wait time is a bit longer, at about 2-3 weeks. However, this means you'll have time to find the perfect candidate for the job. RubyNow's goal is to build teams that work flawlessly together, so consider it when you have a bigger project requiring a team of experts.
3. CodementorX
With over a thousand Ruby on Rails experts available for hiring, CodementorX looks like a good choice. The popular programmer-instructing site branched out to offer jobs to freelancers, and allow companies to hire from the best of their students and teachers.
While its approval process is probably not as demanding as Toptal's, CodementorX only hires quality programmers. You get a shortlist of candidates within 48 hours, and get to interview and trial the freelancer as well. And while primarily a remote service, the company will work with you to get someone in your city.
4. Upwork
Upwork is a job board that's free to use and open to developers and companies of any size or skill. Should you need a team of less experienced but inexpensive developers, this is the place to begin your search. But it's not just for new programmers; you can also find proficient Ruby on Rails developers here as well.
The nature of Upwork means that it's up to you to interview and test the people you find, so be prepared to spend some extra time weeding through applicants.
5. Hired
Hired is a developers-first website where the company seeks out workers. But for you, the one hiring, the process is streamlined so you'll be matched with the best in the industry. You can also use advanced search to find candidates on your own. Send an interview request to the people you feel fit the job, and within a month, you'll have your team of specialists assembled.
6. Freelancer
Used by millions of small businesses worldwide, Freelancer is a gigantic marketplace populated by people from around the globe. Need experts or beginners; low or high cost? Freelancer has someone for you.
Users bid on your job post, so you don't even need to search for them yourself. You also won't have to pay until the work is completed and you're satisfied. How does a potential workforce of 28 million sound? You'll be getting bids from Ruby on Rails specialists in no time.
7. Ruby on Rails Jobs
RoRJobs knows how hard it is to hire Ruby on Rails freelancers. It's difficult to get exposure or reach the right people on generic job boards. So they set up a website for Ruby on Rails only, where job seekers and companies can work in a familiar community.
Posting a job isn't free, but being able to post to a targeted RoR website is more than worth it. Your post is emailed out as well as tweeted to over 4000 followers, which means lots of extra exposure.
8. Dribbble
Dribbble brings you experienced freelancers and small studios at a low price, perfect for those projects that don't need to overdo it with all-knowing RoR gurus -- just a professional, hard-working developer who knows what they're doing. Hire Ruby on Rails freelancers without going into debt, while still hand-picking a quality developer.
9. GeeksPerHour
Hiring a developer can take days or weeks, but GeeksPerHour wants to get you a Ruby on Rails freelancer as quickly as possible. No more sifting through hundreds of applicants or spending hours interviewing candidates who aren't qualified. GeeksPerHour takes care of the entire hiring process, leaving you time to manage your business.
10. Rockstar Coders
You want to hire developers who rock, and Rockstar Coders is the place to find them. This company is the child of a digital recruiting firm, and it has access to some of the best Ruby on Rails experts in the business. They'll help you find a developer for any budget or team size, and there's a much more human element to working with this company than with many large agencies. You'll be working directly with your developers, not passing information to them through a firm.
11. PeoplePerHour
PeoplePerHour gets work done fast. Similar to Upwork, this freelancing website allows companies and people to post what they're looking for. Hourlies -- fixed price offers that can be started immediately -- are a popular and effective way to get something simple finished quickly. There are people of all skill and price ranges to be found, so take a look and see if you can find a Ruby on Rails developer that suits your needs.
12. HireCoder
Claiming to match you with the top 1% of coders in the same day, HireCoder expedits an often drawn-out process. Video chat with candidates before you hire them and pay only once you're satisfied with the project. For the experience promised, compared to similar sites like Toptal, the pricing is fairly competitive. This makes it ideal for mid-sized and large projects.
13. CyberCoders
CyberCoders makes getting hired easy -- which means more applicants for you. It's free to use until you make the hire, which means there's no harm in trying. You'll get access to a job pool of over 40 million, and begin interviewing within 5 days.
14. LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a great place to find professionals searching for a job. Skill search lets you narrow it down to people with the Ruby on Rails skillset, making it even easier to recruit experts. LinkedIn also allows you to post your job, where it's advertised to people who fit the requirements.