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 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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10% API Development25% Mobile App Development20% E-Commerce Development +3 services15% Custom Software Development15% Other Application Development15% Web DevelopmentIn New Delhi, India, Gisspi Solutions is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249McLean, VA
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25% API Development25% Application Testing25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentDXFactor is a website development company. They are based in McLean, Virginia and have midsize team. They specialize in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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25% API Development25% Enterprise App Modernization25% Microservices Architecture Services +1 service25% Mobile App DevelopmentLaunched in 2017, iorta Technology Solutions is a mobile app development firm. The team offers Mobile App Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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20% API Development35% Mobile App Development35% Web Development +1 service10% Custom Software DevelopmentPushBinary is a small web development company launched in 2015. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Beograd, Serbia
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10% API Development45% Custom Software Development45% Mobile App DevelopmentAppollo41, a mobile application development company, is located in Beograd, Serbia. They focus on Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Development +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Managed Services10% IT Staff Augmentation10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Web DevelopmentIT strategy consulting company CorosDev specializes in IT strategy consulting and IT managed services. They are in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and West Palm Beach, Florida.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% UX/UI Design +2 services15% Mobile App Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentEstablished in 2020, Dru dots Technologies is a small UX design company. Their services include UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Makati, Philippines
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Search Engine Optimization +14 services5% AR/VR Development5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Custom Software Development5% Digital Strategy5% E-Commerce Development5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Mobile App Development5% Other Application Development5% Packaging Design5% Social Media Marketing5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsWEBTRIFFIC.COM provides social media advertising services, which have been praised for their effective project management and timely delivery. Clients appreciate the company's alignment with their values, competitive pricing, and overall great experience, indicating high satisfaction and a strong recommendation for their services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development50% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +1 service15% Web DevelopmentCustom software development firm Fraser Technologies is located in Coldbrook, Canada. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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10% API Development25% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development5% Email Marketing5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Other Digital Marketing5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media MarketingSoftzyne, a small website development company, is located in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The team offers Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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15% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services15% Web Development10% AI Development10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% DevOps Managed Services10% Generative AIPrintf Technologies is a software development firm launched in 2016. The firm offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development60% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +1 service10% Application Management & SupportZEXON s.r.o., a small custom software development firm, is in Žilina, Slovakia. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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15% API Development30% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% UX/UI Design15% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsKSN Digital Service LLP specializes in website redesign, custom fulfillment logic, conversion rate improvement, B2B API integration, and custom product options. Reviews highlight their quick responsiveness, creativity in problem-solving, and ability to exceed project expectations. Clients appreciate their effective project management and adaptability, often delivering solutions ahead of schedule.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development60% IoT Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentIoT development company Inthings Technologies Pvt Ltd focuses on IoT development and API Development. They were launched in 2019.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% IT Staff Augmentation +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsNetcorp Software Developement specializes in enhancing software development capabilities and creating solutions for electric vehicle charging, including mobile app-controlled public and home charging systems. Their reviews highlight professional project management, timely delivery, and adaptability to client needs, leading to successful project outcomes such as the expansion of charging stations in the Baltics and Poland.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +4 services10% Application Testing10% Mobile App Development5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Microservices Architecture ServicesLaunched in 2000, E-gineering, Inc. Is a custom software development company. The agency specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Blockchain +2 services20% Custom Software Development20% Web DevelopmentCar Digital LTD is a small custom software development company based in Ruse, Bulgaria. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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25% API Development25% Computer Engineering25% UX/UI Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentIbtisam Khalid is an UX design agency. They focus on UX/UI Design and Web Development and were launched in 2025. The company is based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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40% API Development30% ERP Consulting and SI20% Custom Software Development +1 service10% Enterprise App ModernizationCharing Cross Consulting is an API Development company. They specialize in API Development and ERP consulting and SI and were founded in 2024. The agency is located in London, Canada.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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10% API Development40% Custom Software Development30% Mobile App Development +2 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsCrea specializes in Application Programming Interface Development, offering seamless solutions for payment platforms integrated with top-tier banks. Their reviews highlight exceptional project management, responsiveness, and technical expertise, demonstrating a commitment to client success and innovation. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to deliver high-quality, bug-free solutions within tight timelines, enhancing the overall user experience.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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15% API Development25% Microservices Architecture Services15% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +3 services15% Custom Software Development15% DevOps Managed Services15% Web DevelopmentSee all 2 projectsZILLIONICA TECHNOLOGY offers comprehensive solutions including API Development, focusing on data integration, transformation, and dashboard development. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and client-centric focus, showcasing adaptability and a proactive approach to meet evolving project needs. Their commitment to excellence and a holistic understanding of business requirements contribute to effective and impactful outcomes.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Boca Raton, FL
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% Application Testing +2 services20% DevOps Managed Services20% IT Strategy ConsultingSrinSoft Inc is a custom software development firm. Their team is based in Boca Raton, Florida and New York, New York and provides Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tunis, Tunisia
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10% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +4 services10% Custom Software Development10% Logo10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignWebsite development firm XELERO is located in Tunis, Tunisia and Marseille, France. Founded in 2020, the team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +4 services15% Mobile App Development10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsKKTECHUB is a premier provider of custom software development solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across industries. With over 7 years of experience in the IT sector, we
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentADSWORKS is a small Monroe Township, New Jersey-based custom software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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10% API Development20% Blockchain20% Mobile App Development +5 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DevelopmentThinkBI Tech is a software development company. The team offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development, and the agency is located in Indore, India.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49cau giay, Vietnam
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20% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +3 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App ModernizationEstablished in 2016, Next Level Solution is a small website development firm. Their team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% AI Agents20% AI Consulting +2 services20% AI Development20% Generative AIPerryLabs, an AI firm, was founded in 2024. They focuses on Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ajaccio, France
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% IT Strategy Consulting20% Web DevelopmentIT CONSULTING is a small IT strategy consulting company established in 2015. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Prague, Czech Republic
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45% API Development25% IT Managed Services10% Custom Software Development +4 services5% AI Agents5% Document Digitization & Management5% Low/No Code Development5% Web DevelopmentInovaflow is an API Development company based in Prague, Czech Republic. They offer API Development and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% API Development25% ERP Consulting and SI25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentGeiblein Technologies is an ERP consulting and SI company. Founded in 2018, the firm is in Ahmedabad, India. Their team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Web Development.
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +2 services20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentBig data company Insight Consultants was established in 2000. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and is based in Bedford, Texas.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Engineering +2 services20% IT Managed Services20% IT Strategy ConsultingIT strategy consulting company Rapid Addition is headquartered in London, England. They offer IT strategy consulting and IT managed services and were established in 2003.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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25% API Development30% Web Development25% Custom Software Development +2 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Other Application DevelopmentCryptex Technologies is a small website development firm. Founded in 2007, the team offers Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Casablanca, Morocco
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35% API Development65% Custom Software DevelopmentZAIM DIGITAL is a custom software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and API Development and are headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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30% API Development35% Web Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services10% DevOps Managed Services5% Application TestingWebsite development company Codegile was founded in 2014. In Brașov, Romania and Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the team provides Web Development and API Development.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development35% Custom Software Development35% Mobile App DevelopmentVNEXT CONSULTING is a custom software development firm. Their small team of employees is located in Bizerte, Tunisia. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Web DevelopmentCarrycode Technology Pvt Ltd is a small software development company launched in 2017. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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30% API Development30% CRM Consulting and SI20% Application Management & Support +1 service20% Custom Software DevelopmentCRM consulting and SI company Aakrin consultancy pvt ltd specializes in CRM consulting and SI and API Development. They are located in Bengaluru, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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25% API Development25% CRM Consulting and SI20% Digital Strategy +3 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Mobile App DevelopmentSmarten Technologies, a CRM consulting and SI company, was established in 2020. The firm specializes in CRM consulting and SI and API Development, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Graphic Design20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentWeb Tech Ware is a Delhi, India-based user experience design agency. Launched in 2023, the team provides UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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20% API Development10% Branding10% Graphic Design +6 services10% Product Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2024, The Xynova is an API Development company. The company offers API Development and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Low/No Code Development20% Web DevelopmentCustom software development firm eoAgency focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development. They are based in Lagos, Nigeria.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kalispell, MT
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20% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% Web Development15% Mobile App DevelopmentNexdewtech is a software development company. Launched in 2026, the agency is in Kalispell, Montana. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development15% AI Agents15% AI Development +5 services15% Custom Software Development10% AI Consulting10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentBest Byte is an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based AI development company. They specialize in Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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10% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Mobile App Development +2 services20% E-Commerce Development10% Social Media MarketingCustom software development company Rebin Infotech is headquartered in Kolkata, India. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development15% Web Development10% Application Management & Support +8 services10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Mobile App Development5% Low/No Code Development5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Robotics Process AutomationDeshRise is an Ahmedabad, India-based web development company. They specialize in Web Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sliven, Bulgaria
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15% API Development45% Web Development10% Custom Software Development +5 services10% Mobile App Development5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Microservices Architecture ServicesWEB iMPRESSION is a web development company. They are located in Sliven, Bulgaria and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% AI Consulting20% AR/VR Development +2 services20% Video Production20% Web DesignLocated in Miami, Florida, Hyper Reality is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Video Production.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% E-Commerce Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentIstogram, a custom software development company, was established in 2013. The agency provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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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 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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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$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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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Zymna Voda, Ukraine
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36.1/40.018.4/20 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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Wilder, KY
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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35.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Luzern, Switzerland
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35.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cape Town, South Africa
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34.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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33.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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33.2/40.018/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Timișoara, Romania
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34.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 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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