Open source rails projects
Every project in the registry tagged rails, ranked by real GitHub adoption.
Cultivate vibrant online communities with ease
AI-powered DevSecOps for faster, secure software delivery
Modern kanban that's fast, fun, and refreshingly simple
Powerful helpdesk solution for streamlined customer service
Flexible eCommerce platform for brands that stand out
:circus_tent: An open source forum/community system based on Rails, developed based on Ruby China.
OpenAI API + Ruby! 🤖❤️ GPT-5 & Realtime WebRTC compatible!
A self-hosted digital asset manager for 3d print files.
A self hosted Web publishing platform on Rails.
Own your SES email analytics, from send to inbox
Course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments.
Track coding time across 70+ editors, completely free
Personal blogging platform that meets you where you write
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Frequently asked questions
How many open source rails projects are there?
This registry tracks 13 projects tagged rails, with 105,081 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is Discourse at 47,852 stars.
Are these rails projects free to use?
Yes — 9 of the 13 carry an explicit open-source licence across 5 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.
Which rails project should I choose?
The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.
Are these rails projects still maintained?
12 of the 13 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.