Top API Developers
APIs are the connective tissue of modern software — they let your applications talk to payment processors, third-party data sources, mobile clients, and internal microservices. When that integration breaks or scales poorly, the downstream impact is immediate.
API developers on Clutch are vetted through verified client reviews and detailed project histories, giving you a reliable basis for comparison before you hire. These firms handle the full range of API work: RESTful API design and development, GraphQL implementations, API security and authentication, third-party integrations, and legacy system connectivity. Browse software testing companies to vet your API layer after build, or explore the full API developers directory for detailed firm profiles and pricing.
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services15% Web Development10% AI Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Generative AI10% UX/UI DesignSee all 1 projectsDevsynth is a custom software development company that builds web apps, mobile apps and AI features for startups, and automates internal workflows for enterprises. 20+ products built. Services
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Patan, India
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25% API Development50% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +1 service10% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsKeyTech Node Solutions LLP is a Gandhinagar-based custom software development company founded in 2022. With 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, we build custom web applications,
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Gatos, CA
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Product Design +5 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% UX/UI Design5% E-Commerce Development5% Graphic DesignSlytrunk is a software development firm. Their small team is in Los Gatos, California. Their services include Custom Software Development and Product Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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50% API Development30% Market Research10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +1 service10% Data Annotation ServicesTagX is an API Development company. They are based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and have midsize team. They focus on API Development and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montpellier, France
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80% API Development20% AR/VR Development3DVUE is an API Development company. The team is located in Montpellier, France, and their services include API Development and AR/VR development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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20% API Development30% Mobile App Development30% Web Development +2 services10% Application Testing10% E-Commerce DevelopmentGraffitecs, a website development company, was launched in 2015. The team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9İstanbul, Türkiye
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10% API Development60% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +1 service10% Custom Software DevelopmentAnemo Technology is a mobile application development firm launched in 2023. The small team focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentAvrhil IT Services Private Limited is a custom software development company in Pothunooru, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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10% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +5 services10% AI Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Microservices Architecture Services5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% Mobile App DevelopmentSyncrope, a small custom software development company, is in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +3 services10% E-Commerce Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsWAGWAN Studios is a digital product and web development agency specializing in SaaS development, web app development, website development, UI/UX design, and dedicated team support. We help startups,
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Microservices Architecture Services +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentEtGroups is a website development company. The team is headquartered in Wałbrzych, Poland, and their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahiwal, Pakistan
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10% API Development50% Mobile App Development30% UX/UI Design +1 service10% AR/VR DevelopmentIn Sahiwal, Pakistan, East Whiz - Game Development Services is an app development firm. Their services include Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development35% Custom Software Development15% AI Development +2 services15% IT Managed Services15% IT Strategy ConsultingEProxim, a software development firm, was launched in 1997. The company focuses on Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chapmansboro, TN
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DesignHeadquartered in Chapmansboro, Tennessee, Pandacuads agency is a SEO agency. Founded in 2019, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Montevideo, Uruguay
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15% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +6 services15% Custom Software Development10% Web Design5% AI Development5% Branding5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Social Media MarketingPineapplelab is a web development firm. The Montevideo, Uruguay-based agency was founded in 2012. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999Toronto, Canada
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100% API DevelopmentNANANA is a large API Development company founded in 2025. Their team specializes in API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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50% API Development40% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentTimeTrex, a software development firm and API Development company, offers Custom Software Development and API Development. The agency is based in Vancouver, Canada and Toronto, Canada.
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10% API Development10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Generative AI10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Wearable App Development10% Web DevelopmentTech Simians is a cloud consulting & SI company. The firm is in Mumbai, India. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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100% API DevelopmentDyte is a midsize API Development company headquartered in Lewes, Delaware. Their services include API Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Application Management & Support +7 services10% Application Testing10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentVidyayatan Technologies is a Bhopal, India-based custom software development company. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2023.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brighton and Hove, England
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10% API Development10% AR/VR Development10% Custom Software Development +10 services10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Development5% AI Agents5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% Blockchain5% Generative AI5% Low/No Code DevelopmentUnusual Technologies is an AR/VR development company. Established in 2018, the team specializes in AR/VR development and UX/UI Design. The company is located in Brighton and Hove, England.
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30% API Development40% Other IT Consulting and SI20% Custom Software Development +1 service10% Other Application DevelopmentPayomatix Technologies is an other IT consulting and SI company. They were launched in 2019, and their services include other IT consulting and SI and API Development.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Gurugram, India
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50% API Development50% AI AgentsLaunched in 2021, TartanHQ is a midsize API Development and AI Agents company located in Gurugram, India. Their team focuses on API Development and AI Agents.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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100% API DevelopmentEFICYENT, a midsize API Development company, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development30% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +6 services15% Web Development5% Blockchain5% DevOps Managed Services5% E-Commerce Development5% Generative AI5% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSilyze specializes in developing applications and platforms, including B2B e-commerce sites, restaurant menu filtering systems, data visualization tools, and real estate platforms. Client feedback highlights their strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines. Their consistent ability to align with client values and deliver value for money positions them as a trusted partner for complex web projects.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% Application Testing10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% IT Staff Augmentation10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentHDSOFT Technologies Private Limited is a social media marketing agency. Located in Goa, India, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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10% API Development30% Web Design25% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Development15% E-Commerce DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsWe believe great design starts with understanding your vision, your audience, and your goals. Every project is a collaboration where strategy meets creativity, and beautiful interfaces are powered
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lecco, Italy
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10% API Development35% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development10% DevOps Managed ServicesSee all 2 projectsFar Rainbow S.R.L. provides software development, website creation, and app development services, focusing on enhancing client marketing tools and user engagement. Their reviews highlight exceptional competence, responsiveness, and adaptability, leading to significant increases in site traffic and user registrations. Clients particularly appreciate the team's professionalism, timely delivery, and innovative approach to project management.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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15% API Development15% Cloud Consulting & SI15% Enterprise App Modernization +4 services15% Microservices Architecture Services15% Other Application Development15% Web Development10% Other IT Consulting and SILaunched in 2024, ReemRose is a small Miami, Florida-based cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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20% API Development15% Custom Software Development10% AI Agents +7 services10% AI Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Generative AI10% Web Development5% Enterprise App Modernization5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignEstablished in 2019, Centric Byte Software Solutions is a midsize Ahmedabad, India-based API Development company. Their team provides API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI20% Low/No Code Development +5 services10% AI Consulting10% CRM Consulting and SI10% ECM Consulting and SI10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Robotics Process AutomationFounded in 2018, ProsperSpark is a small Elkhorn, Nebraska-based business intelligence company. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Low/No Code Development.
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10% API Development30% E-Commerce Development10% CRM Consulting and SI +5 services10% Conversion Optimization10% ERP Consulting and SI10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ali Hanif is a small e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Coimbatore, India
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50% API Development50% Business ConsultingVegas Consulting is a Business Consulting company in Coimbatore, India and Coimbatore, India. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tirunelveli, India
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20% API Development20% Enterprise App Modernization20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development10% AI Development10% UX/UI DesignIcanio Technologies Inc. Is a midsize API Development company. They offer API Development and Enterprise App Modernization and were established in 2019.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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10% API Development20% Business Consulting20% CRM Consulting and SI +5 services15% Custom Software Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Other IT Consulting and SI10% Web Design5% E-Commerce DevelopmentLaunched in 2017, Automated Dreams, a small software development company, is located in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ankara, Türkiye
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10% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Cybersecurity +4 services10% AI Agents10% AI Development10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% Generative AISmall software development company Triton Teknoloji, is headquartered in Ankara, Türkiye. Their services include Custom Software Development and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tunis, Tunisia
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20% API Development40% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services +4 services10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development5% AI Consulting5% AI DevelopmentMss Group Sarl is a software development company. They are based in Tunis, Tunisia and have small team. They focus on Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +2 services15% E-Commerce Development10% UX/UI DesignMicora.NET Kft. Is a software development company launched in 2013. The agency provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSee all 2 projectsMathionix Technologies is an experienced IT Solutions Company delivering comprehensive technology services to startups, SMEs, and enterprises. We specialize in mobile application development, web
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Rosario, Argentina
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10% API Development10% Application Testing10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Product Design10% UX/UI Design10% Web Development0gaming is a software development firm. The small Rosario, Argentina-based team provides Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design. The agency was established in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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15% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development15% E-Commerce Development10% UX/UI DesignSee all 1 projectsSylvorn Labs is a forward-thinking technology company that transforms ambitious ideas into impactful digital products. We partner with startups, growing businesses, and enterprises to build scalable
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bowen Hills, Australia
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20% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Microservices Architecture Services20% Mobile App DevelopmentWhitefox Cloud, a small cloud consulting & SI company, is headquartered in Bowen Hills, Australia. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Blockchain +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% IoT Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentSee all 3 projectsThinkogic offers comprehensive solutions including mobile application development and API Development services, with a strong focus on user experience and seamless integration. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and high-quality standards, particularly in API Programming and RESTful API Development, making them a reliable partner for technical projects. Clients appreciate their ability to understand requirements and deliver user-friendly applications.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% Application Management & Support +10 services10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% AI Development5% CRM Consulting and SI5% E-Commerce Development5% ERP Consulting and SI5% Generative AI5% IT Strategy ConsultingViable is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and is located in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Athina, Greece
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20% API Development20% DevOps Managed Services20% Microservices Architecture Services +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentBased in Athina, Greece, LOGIC is a web design agency. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Askim, Sweden
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50% API Development30% Mobile App Development20% DevOps Managed ServicesX-Venture Global Solutions is an API Development company. The company is based in Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka and Askim, Sweden. Their services include API Development and Mobile App Development.
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSmall web design company AGENCE SPRITZ, is based in Marcq-en-Barœul, France. Their services include Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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10% API Development80% ERP Consulting and SI10% CRM Consulting and SIEstablished in 2024, OzonLayer IT Services Limited is an ERP consulting and SI company. The team offers ERP consulting and SI and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hà Nội, Vietnam
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10% API Development45% Web Development25% E-Commerce Development +2 services15% IT Managed Services5% Web DesignFounded in 2020, CODE TOT is a web development company. The company provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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15% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services15% Low/No Code Development10% AR/VR Development10% Custom Software Development10% Web DevelopmentWeb development company Team In India was launched in 2002. The team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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List of the Top 15 API Development Services
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999São Paulo, Brazil
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Zymna Voda, Ukraine
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Wilder, KY
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33.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Luzern, Switzerland
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32.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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32.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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31.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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31.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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31.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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31.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Blue Ash, OH
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29.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands
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29.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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31.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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31.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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30.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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29.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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29.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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API Development FAQs
Clutch features companies that design, build, and document scalable APIs that power integrations and modern applications quarterly based on a proprietary methodology. The top API development companies for 2026 include:
API developers design, build, and maintain the interfaces that allow software systems to communicate. Most of these dedicated firms offer a multitude of specialized and tailored services, such as:
- Defining data structures and endpoints
- Writing server-side logic
- Implementing authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 or API keys
- Handling rate limiting and error responses
- Documenting the API for internal or external consumers
Many API developers also handle integration work — connecting your product to third-party services like Stripe, Salesforce, or Twilio.
Recent Clutch pricing data shows that simple third-party integrations generally fall in the $5,000 – $25,000 range, while custom-built API platforms for enterprise applications can exceed $100,000.
Hourly rates for API development firms typically range from $25 – $149 per hour, depending on a range of factors, including the firm's location, seniority, and specialization. Compare pricing against other providers and thoroughly review the cost breakdown to ensure transparency before signing any contracts.
A development firm brings structured processes, dedicated QA, and built-in redundancy. Firms also tend to have formal security practices, code review workflows, and experience managing integrations at scale.
For complex builds involving multiple third-party systems, authentication layers, or ongoing versioning, a company typically offers more stability, accountability, and long-term support capacity than a freelancer.
Match the AP development firm's experience to your technical requirements. A team with a deep REST and Node.js background will serve a different need than one specializing in GraphQL or enterprise middleware.
After that, make sure to review their Clutch profiles for relevant project examples and ask candidates how they handle API versioning, backward compatibility, and security vulnerabilities. Shortlist the top two or three promising partners that meet your initial assessment, then schedule an interview with their team to discuss your project and personally gauge their fit.
Watch for firms that jump straight to implementation without a discovery or design phase — poorly planned APIs are expensive to refactor. Other red flags that you should be aware of include no mention of documentation deliverables, vague answers about authentication and data security, and unwillingness to share code samples or past integration case studies.
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