Were they running t2.micro instances or something? We're running 270k+ RPM no sweat, and our spend for those containers is maybe 1/100th what you're quoting th

Were they running t2.micro instances or something? We're running 270k+ RPM no sweat, and our spend for those containers is maybe 1/100th what you're quoting there. The idea that Rails can't handle high load is just such bloody nonsense. You can build an abomination with any framework, if you try.