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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cape Town, South Africa
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10% API Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Web Design +13 services10% Web Development5% Application Management & Support5% Conversion Optimization5% DevOps Managed Services5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Mobile App Development5% Pay Per Click5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI DesignWeb2Web is a web design agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in 2009, the team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$250,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wembley, England
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20% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +6 services14% Low/No Code Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Logo5% UX/UI Design1% Web DesignFounded in 2012, Aliza Solutions LTD is a custom software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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10% API Development15% E-Commerce Development13% Low/No Code Development +10 services10% Custom Software Development10% Other Application Development10% Wearable App Development10% Web Development5% Logo5% Packaging Design5% Print Design5% UX/UI Design1% Mobile App Development1% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsPro-TEAM Solutions Pvt. Ltd. specializes in UI/UX design services for eCommerce websites and applications. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and focus on user-centered design, with an impressive integration of user feedback and data-driven insights that enhance the overall user experience. Their services are praised for their deep understanding of client needs and highly functional and visually appealing outcomes.
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development25% Web Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services10% AI Development5% Architectural Design5% E-Commerce Development5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignEstablished in 2021, codeziro is an API Development company. The team offers API Development and Web Development.
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20% API Development35% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +2 services15% IT Strategy Consulting5% Web DesignOpen New Media GmbH is a custom software development company based in Koblenz, Germany. Founded in 1997, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% IT Managed Services +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsDigiTalks Techno LLP provides website redesign, lead generation for distributor appointments, and web application development for distribution management. Reviews highlight their budget-friendly pricing, value for cost, and alignment with client values. Clients appreciate their punctuality, effective communication, and adaptability, though some suggest deploying more manpower for larger projects.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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15% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Microservices Architecture Services +6 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% AI AgentsLogicalFire IT Consultants Pvt Ltd is a software development company established in 2012. The firm specializes in Custom Software Development and Microservices Architecture Services, and is small.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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15% API Development30% Web Development25% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development10% Custom Software DevelopmentITechOza Technologies is a small Rajkot, India-based website development firm. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
Read more$2,500 Teams needing one reliable API $5,000 SaaS teams needing integrations $10,000 Enterprises modernizing backend APIsView PackagesAPI Development
Build secure, scalable APIs for web, mobile, SaaS, and internal business systems. Includes REST API development, authentication, database logic, third-party integrations, webhooks, testing, documentation, deployment, and post-launch support.Was this helpful?
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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70% API Development15% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI15% Custom Software DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsUpscrape provides real-time data APIs for the platforms businesses monitor: commerce, grocery and quick-commerce, social media, maps and reviews, and advertising libraries.Upscrape provide
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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100% API DevelopmentThorma Web LLC is an API Development company located in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico. The team specializes in API Development.
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100% API DevelopmentCFLPR.io is a small API Development company. They offer API Development and were founded in 2023.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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100% API DevelopmentSmall API Development company Mulejoy, is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include API Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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50% API Development50% AI ConsultingSwitchboard, an AI Consulting and API Development company, was founded in 2024. The team offers AI Consulting and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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50% API Development40% Email Marketing10% Marketing StrategyAPI Development company Techjori LLC is headquartered in. They focus on API Development and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Tacloban City, Philippines
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60% API Development10% Custom Software Development10% IT Managed Services +2 services10% IT Staff Augmentation10% IT Strategy ConsultingLaunched in 2022, Cerena Solutions is a small Tacloban City, Philippines-based API Development company. Their services include API Development and IT strategy consulting.
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100% API DevelopmentKatronix Technologies is an API Development company established in 2020. The team offers API Development and is headquartered in Noida, India.
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50% API Development45% Web Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentSmikap is an API Development company based in ahmedabad, India. Their services include API Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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50% API Development30% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development +1 service10% Mobile App DevelopmentIn Montevideo , Uruguay, Spotworks is an API Development company. Established in 2026, the team provides API Development and Web Development.
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50% API Development20% Branding10% Direct Marketing +3 services10% Web Development5% Advertising5% Wearable App DevelopmentEstablished in 2025, datablow is a small API Development company headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Their team offers API Development and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Other Application Development20% Web DevelopmentRootbine is a website development company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Kraków, Poland. Their team offers Web 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% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 2 projectsMY CODERS is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in innovative software solutions, web development, and digital transformation. We help businesses enhance their online presence with
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Guwahati, India
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20% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Web Development15% Mobile App DevelopmentGITCS, a software development firm, is located in Guwahati, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toruń, Poland
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20% API Development40% Mobile App Development20% IT Staff Augmentation +2 services15% Web Development5% Web DesignIT Hero is an application development company. Their small team is located in Toruń, Poland. Their services include Mobile App Development and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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10% API Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development +10 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Product Design10% Video Production10% Web Development5% Digital Strategy5% Graphic Design5% Performance Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignBrand Hawkers Services Private Limited is an API Development company. Launched in 2017, the firm is based in New Delhi, India. Their services include API Development and Custom Software Development.
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% IT Staff Augmentation20% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Kavsis is an IT staff augmentation company. Their services include IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New Delhi, India
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20% API Development20% AI Consulting20% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services20% Low/No Code Development20% Robotics Process AutomationQuintes Global Private Limited is an IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in IT strategy consulting and Robotics Process Automation.
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20% API Development20% Accounting20% Business Valuation Services +2 services20% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)20% Financial ConsultingInSync Analytics, a Financial Consulting company, offers Financial Consulting and API Development. The agency is based in New York, New York and Mumbai, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development25% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services +8 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Web Development5% AI Agents5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% Application Management & Support5% Mobile App DevelopmentCustom software development company Vizualabs was launched in 2025. The small team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentRahul is an API Development company. In Bageshwar, India, the team offers API Development and Custom Software Development.
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20% API Development40% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSmartNestSolution specializes in Application Programming Interface Development, with a focus on creating and refactoring RESTful APIs using .NET6 for microservices architectures. Their reviews highlight efficient project management, timely delivery, and excellent communication. Clients appreciate their budget-friendly pricing and adaptability, although they suggest expanding expertise across the full production cycle.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Application Testing20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2025, Yumeus Technologies is a software development firm. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlottetown, Canada
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10% API Development25% E-Commerce Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +7 services15% Digital Asset Management5% Custom Software Development5% ECM Consulting and SI5% Other Application Development5% UX/UI Design5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2015, TORQ IT Limited is a small Charlottetown, Canada-based e-commerce development company. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bhopal, India
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10% API Development20% Mobile App Development10% Custom Software Development +6 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Other Application Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentGitNexa is a website development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development and is located in Bhopal, India.
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40% API Development50% AI Development10% CRM Consulting and SILocusive is an artificial intelligence company. The Newark, Delaware-based firm was founded in 2023. Their team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and API Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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10% API Development25% Custom Software Development15% IT Strategy Consulting +6 services10% Application Management & Support10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% Application Testing5% Enterprise App ModernizationOne X Group, a custom software development company, was established in 2017. The agency offers Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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35% API Development25% Web Development15% Application Testing +2 services15% Blockchain10% Custom Software DevelopmentEstablished in 2008, AppCrafters USA is an API Development company. Their team focuses on API Development and Web Development.
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20% API Development20% CRM Consulting and SI20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2025, Goviral Media technology is a small New Delhi, India-based social media marketing agency. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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15% API Development40% Web Development30% E-Commerce Development +1 service15% Custom Software DevelopmentHD Web Mobile is a web development firm. They are headquartered in HCMC, Vietnam and have small team. They specialize in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Arrecife, Spain
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10% API Development40% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +3 services15% Web Development10% AI Development10% E-Commerce DevelopmentCibernatural, a software development firm, is based in Arrecife, Spain and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Launched in 2002, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% Custom Software Development +8 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development10% Web Development5% AI Development5% DevOps Managed ServicesTechMecha Torque Private Limited is an AI Agents company. Launched in 2025, the agency is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Their services include AI Agents and API Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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10% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Enterprise App Modernization +5 services15% DevOps Managed Services15% IT Managed Services10% Microservices Architecture Services5% Custom Software Development5% Web DevelopmentVM Computec Inc. Is a small Richmond Hill, Canada-based cloud consulting & SI company. The team provides cloud consulting & SI and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sdk, Pakistan
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10% API Development40% AI Development25% Custom Software Development +2 services15% Web Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentKortex Labs, an artificial intelligence development company, was launched in 2024. The team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development and is headquartered in Sdk, Pakistan.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gujranwala, Pakistan
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10% API Development45% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +3 services15% E-Commerce Development5% Low/No Code Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentStack Studio is a web development company. Launched in 2025, the team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saint-Michel, France
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentPixiCode is an API Development company. Launched in 2023, their team offers API Development and Custom Software Development.
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15% API Development10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity +9 services10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% DevOps Managed Services5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Search Engine OptimizationShivaay Technologies Pty Ltd, an API Development company, is headquartered in Clyde North, Australia. Their services include API Development and Web Design.
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20% API Development30% UX/UI Design20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Web Development10% E-Commerce DevelopmentZingley, an UX company, is in Beograd, Serbia. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% API Development20% AI Development10% AI Agents +6 services10% AI Consulting10% Custom Software Development10% Generative AI10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2026, Logica HQ is an AI company. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents.
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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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$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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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