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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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10% API Development30% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentWeb development firm Devminds Studio is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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10% API Development25% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Application Testing5% HR Outsourcing5% RecruitingBxoft is a web development firm. The London, England-based firm was launched in 2019. Their team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tiranë, Albania
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10% API Development20% Web Development10% Application Testing +6 services10% Blockchain10% Custom Software Development10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Product Design10% UX/UI DesignDuoTech, a web development firm, is headquartered in Tiranë, Albania. The team focuses on Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Pay Per Click20% Search Engine Optimization +3 services20% Web Development10% Application Testing10% E-Commerce DevelopmentThe Fabcode IT Solutions LLP is a small SEO services firm. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +5 services10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% UX/UI DesignSee all 1 projectsBrainfab provides web application development services with expertise in MVP development, project management, and SEO optimization. Reviews highlight their strong project management, punctuality, transparency, and client-centric approach, with commendable communication skills, especially from developer Polina. While praised for flexibility and affordability, suggestions for improvement include better consistency in task organization and communication on their platform.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dehradun, India
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20% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Search Engine Optimization +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 3 projectsAPI & Mobile App Dev Company, PEARL ORGANISATION™, appears to specialize in SEO and digital marketing services. However, they have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction. Common themes include unfulfilled promises, lack of transparency, and poor project management, often described as unprofessional and deceptive. Potential clients are advised to approach with caution.
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Pearl Organisation has received highly negative feedback primarily within the Software and Hospitality & Leisure industries. Clients reported significant failures in delivering promised SEO services, with allegations of unprofessional conduct and lack of transparency. In Software, one client expressed dissatisfaction over project delays and unmet expectations. In Hospitality, another client faced aggressive upselling tactics and inadequate service. Overall, sentiment across both industries is unfavorable, indicating Pearl Organisation may not be a suitable match for projects requiring reliable execution and customer service.
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Clients have expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding the cost and value for money associated with PEARL ORGANISATION™. One client noted that the initial pricing seemed reasonable, but the service delivered was subpar, describing the experience as a 'huge failure' and a 'waste of money.' Another client echoed these sentiments, highlighting aggressive upselling tactics and unfulfilled promises, ultimately labeling the company as a scam. Overall, the sentiment reflects a lack of transparency and accountability, leading to a perception of poor value.Was this helpful?
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development50% E-Commerce Development10% Blockchain +4 services10% Custom Software Development10% Web Development5% AI Consulting5% UX/UI DesignOnpolar is an e-commerce development firm. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and API Development and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWeb design company Sytium was established in 2018. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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50% API Development50% SMS MarketingJalpi is a SMS Marketing and API Development company. Their small team is located in Ahmedabad, India and provides SMS Marketing and API Development. The agency was launched in 2020.
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100% API DevelopmentLinked API Inc. Is a small API Development company. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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100% API DevelopmentRiverAPI, an API Development company, focuses on API Development. The agency is located in London, England.
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50% API Development25% IT Managed Services25% Unified Communications Consulting & SITelimize LLC is an API Development company. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the agency was established in 2023. Their services include API Development and unified communications consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bucaramanga, Colombia
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50% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +1 service10% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2023, BETA CORE is an API Development company. The firm specializes in API Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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50% API Development20% AI Agents10% CRM Consulting and SI +2 services10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Generative AIZaptilo, an API Development company, was founded in 2026. The small team specializes in API Development and AI Agents.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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60% API Development30% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentCode wingz is a small API Development company. They focus on API Development and Mobile App Development and were launched in 2026.
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100% API DevelopmentVericore is an API Development company founded in 2024. The company provides API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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50% API Development30% Web Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentTime To Future is a small API Development company founded in 2026. Their services include API Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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20% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% Application Management & Support +2 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% ERP Consulting and SIEntirety Software, a software development company, is in Poznań, Poland. Their services include Custom Software Development and Application Management & Support.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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15% API Development30% Custom Software Development15% DevOps Managed Services +3 services15% Mobile App Development15% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentTelepat.io, Inc is a small custom software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2015.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lima, Peru
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsYou talk to the engineer who designs your system, not to a salesperson. We build custom software for organizations where a specific process is the differentiator — and no off-the-shelf product
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Curridabat, Costa Rica
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10% API Development20% IT Staff Augmentation15% Custom Software Development +5 services15% Cybersecurity15% IT Strategy Consulting10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% Web Design5% Application TestingGrupo Asesor en Informática S.A., an IT staff augmentation company, is headquartered in Curridabat, Costa Rica. Their services include IT staff augmentation and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Alpharetta, GA
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20% API Development20% Cybersecurity20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% IT Managed Services20% IT Strategy ConsultingIT strategy consulting company Opus Technologies was founded in 1997. The company specializes in IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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35% API Development35% Mobile App Development30% E-Commerce DevelopmentCoadal Technology Pvt. Ltd. Is a mobile app development firm. Based in Jaipur, India, the company was launched in 2022. Their team offers Mobile App Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% UX/UI DesignWeb development company XENARA TECHNOLOGY INC. Was established in 2024. The team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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10% API Development15% Web Design10% Custom Software Development +11 services10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% Application Management & Support5% Application Testing5% Digital Engineering5% Digital Strategy5% Generative AI5% IT Managed Services5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Product Design5% UX/UI DesignLaunched in 2013, Navtech is a web design agency. The team provides Web Design and Custom Software Development and is based in Hyderabad, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +5 services10% AI Development10% AR/VR Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% IoT Development10% Robotics Process AutomationEike Consulting is a software development company. Their team is in San Jose, California and provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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20% API Development30% IT Staff Augmentation20% Microservices Architecture Services +3 services10% Application Management & Support10% Application Testing10% Enterprise App ModernizationLaunched in 2004, DePronto Infotech is a midsize IT staff augmentation company headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team specializes in IT staff augmentation and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gliwice, Poland
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Robotics Process Automation20% Web DevelopmentDaily Vision is a custom software development company. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development. The company is located in Gliwice, Poland.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49St. Thomas, Canada
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +2 services20% Data Annotation Services15% Other Application DevelopmentFounded in 2021, Parsedom Inc is a software development company. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indore, India
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20% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services10% Application Management & Support10% Application Testing10% E-Commerce Development10% Other Application Development10% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Indore, India, Tech Diligents Software solutions is an API Development company. The team focuses on API Development and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Jacksonville, FL
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +2 services20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Mobile App DevelopmentPragma Edge Inc, a big data analytics company, is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 2013, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development30% Web Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services15% Application Management & Support15% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Low/No Code DevelopmentNextlogic is a web development company. They specialize in Web Development and Mobile App Development and were founded in 2005. The agency is based in Iași, Romania.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development +9 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Development5% AI Agents5% Blockchain5% IT Staff Augmentation5% IT Strategy ConsultingTechupR is an Ahmedabad, India-based UX design company. They focus on UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% E-Commerce Development +3 services20% Web Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignSmall website development company RatIT, is located in Kyiv, Ukraine. The team focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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100% API DevelopmentLocated in Karachi, Pakistan, Easy Aiz is an API Development company. Their services include API Development.
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100% API DevelopmentAPI Development company 2Index provides API Development. They are located in Kramatorsk, Ukraine.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paris, France
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100% API DevelopmentStream Estate is an API Development company headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 2024, the team provides API Development.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9York, England
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50% API Development50% Mobile App DevelopmentBoon & Moil Limited is an application development company and API Development company. Established in 2019, their team focuses on Mobile App Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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35% API Development35% Web Development10% Branding +2 services10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DesignBased in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Pietenium is a small website development firm. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBristol, England
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20% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% Web Development +2 services20% AI Development10% UX/UI DesignPressd is a web development firm. They are located in Bristol, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2022, Luup Software, a small custom software development company, is based in Macaé, Brazil. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Stockholm , Sweden
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20% API Development35% Product Design15% Application Management & Support +3 services15% Custom Software Development10% Funding & Investment5% Cloud Consulting & SIZWEBB Fintech, a small Product Design company, is based in Stockholm , Sweden and Kraljevo, Serbia. Their services include Product Design and API Development.
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20% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +4 services10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAppSage provides comprehensive web development services, including front-end and back-end website solutions, as well as app development. Overall feedback highlights their prompt responsiveness, timely delivery, and good value for cost. Clients appreciate AppSage for driving increased website traffic and customer engagement, praising their ability to quickly address issues.
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10% API Development50% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services10% AI Development10% Enterprise App ModernizationAuriva Infotech is a website development firm. Launched in 2022, their team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Zagreb, Croatia
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +3 services20% Web Development10% Blockchain10% Business Consulting3mi Lab is a custom software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2018. The company is in Zagreb, Croatia.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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30% API Development30% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +3 services10% AR/VR Development5% Application Testing5% Social Media MarketingAllventures is a mobile application development company. The Kraków, Poland-based company was established in 2022. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and API Development.
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30% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +6 services10% Blockchain10% E-Commerce Development5% AI Consulting5% Application Management & Support5% DevOps Managed Services5% Microservices Architecture ServicesLocated in Sofia, Bulgaria, Autonix Lab is a small API Development company. Their services include API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Consulting +7 services10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentAI Agents company Crow Agency AI was founded in 2026. The team specializes in AI Agents and AI Consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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10% API Development25% AI Agents15% AI Development +5 services10% AI Consulting10% Business Consulting10% Custom Software Development10% Generative AI10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSmall AI Agents company Rex Automaton, is located in Vancouver, Canada. The team provides AI Agents and Artificial Intelligence.
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20% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +3 services15% UX/UI Design10% Custom Software Development5% Application Management & SupportSee all 1 projectsTekknights provides IT solutions, specializing in website and app design and development, as evidenced by their work on insurance-related software projects. Client feedback highlights their responsiveness, effective project management, and cultural alignment, establishing Tekknights as a reliable partner with a focus on client satisfaction and delivering value for cost.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Webster Groves, MO
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Luzern, Switzerland
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999São Paulo, Brazil
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36.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Zymna Voda, Ukraine
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35.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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35.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
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35.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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33.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cape Town, South Africa
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Wilder, KY
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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34.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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31/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Timișoara, Romania
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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34.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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