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 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development15% IoT Development10% AR/VR Development +8 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% AI Development5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignSvayambhuTech is an API Development company. Their team is located in Mumbai, India and specializes in API Development and IoT development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWeb design agency OBRIYM is headquartered in San Pietro Mosezzo, Italy. Established in 2024, the team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ayyampettai, India
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20% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentSDL Creative Groups is a small cloud consulting & SI company. Established in 2024, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development40% Mobile App Development30% Custom Software Development +2 services10% Other Application Development10% Web DevelopmentDBD Tech, a mobile app development company, was founded in 2012. The firm specializes in Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Torres Vedras, Portugal
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10% API Development50% Custom Software Development20% AI Development +2 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Web DevelopmentNexticode is a custom software development firm located in Torres Vedras, Portugal. They focus on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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20% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentTINT Tech is a web design company. In București, Romania, the team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Cambridge, MA
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Consulting +7 services10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% Data Annotation Services10% Digital Engineering10% Generative AI10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Other IT Consulting and SILaunched in 2013, CapeStart is an AI Agents company. The team provides AI Agents and AI Consulting and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Durban North, South Africa
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20% API Development20% Application Testing20% Branding +4 services10% Blockchain10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsAt UXridge, we believe that design is not just about aesthetics, but about creating meaningful and intuitive user experiences. We value empathy, research, and collaboration to deliver designs that
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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50% API Development50% Custom Software DevelopmentNo Code Octopus is a custom software development company and API Development company. Headquartered in Mohali, India, the firm offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentVelwire Ltd. Is a small software development firm founded in 2018. Their services include Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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20% API Development20% Digital Strategy20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSquareNex Technologies (pvt) Ltd. offers custom software development and delivers innovative, high-quality, and highly customizable technological solutions. Reviews consistently highlight their effective project management, adherence to timelines and budgets, and deep technical expertise, with strong emphasis on client satisfaction and long-term relationships.
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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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$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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35% API Development35% Web Development30% E-Commerce DevelopmentWeb development firm Neokord is headquartered in Batumi, Georgia. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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35% API Development35% E-Commerce Development15% Advertising +1 service15% Media Planning & BuyingRoy Tech, a small API Development company, is based in Beirut, Lebanon. Their services include API Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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35% API Development20% Wearable App Development10% Custom Software Development +5 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% Web Development5% Branding5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Mobile App DevelopmentBTAV TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED is a Gurugram, India-based API Development company. They provide API Development and Wearable App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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15% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services15% Other Application Development15% Web Development10% Web Design5% UX/UI DesignFounded in 2026, WIRLDWIDE INTERNATION SOLUTIONS LLP, a small custom software development company, is in Mumbai, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App 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 Development40% Mobile App Development20% UX/UI Design +1 service20% Web DevelopmentBased in İstanbul, Türkiye, The Pontos is a mobile app development company. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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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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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentWebsite development firm QllmSoft focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development. They are headquartered in Lalamusa, Pakistan.
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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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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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10% API Development15% E-Commerce Development15% Web Development +9 services10% Application Management & Support10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web Design5% AI Development5% Application Testing5% DevOps Managed Services5% Mobile App Development5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI DesignSPMetrix Technologies is an e-commerce development firm. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Web Development and is located in Ahmedabad, India.
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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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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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10% API Development10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Strategy Consulting +9 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Other Digital Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Development5% AI Consulting5% Blockchain5% Search Engine Optimization5% Social Media MarketingSee all 3 projectsLogin2Design Technologies offers a comprehensive range of services, including API Development and cross-platform app development. Clients consistently highlight the company's exceptional project management, innovative solutions, and seamless API handling. The reviews underscore their dedication to quality and responsiveness, making them a reliable partner for Application Programming Interface Development. Minor suggestions for improvement include refining communication channels to enhance project updates.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development65% Mobile App Development25% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsWe are experienced developers who help small and growing businesses modernize their operations through custom mobile and web applications. We work as a technology partner, delivering dependable
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15% API Development20% Mobile App Development15% E-Commerce Development +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Other Application Development10% Web Development5% Application Testing5% IoT DevelopmentKarma Technolabs is a web development company. The firm is located in Ahmedabad, India. Their team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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20% API Development20% Application Testing20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Enterprise App Modernization20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2017, EleraSoft is a small Istanbul, Türkiye-based software development firm. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tanjung Tokong, Malaysia
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10% API Development45% Custom Software Development20% AI Development +2 services15% Web Development10% Application Management & SupportS9FT TECH SDN. BHD., a small software development company, is located in Tanjung Tokong, Malaysia. Their services include Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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15% API Development15% Other Application Development15% Web Development +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% Product Design10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Microservices Architecture ServicesFreekee Labs, a web development firm, was founded in 2023. The team specializes in Web Development and Other Application Development and is based in Valencia, Venezuela.
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40% API Development40% Web Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentWeb development company Anjaneya TechHub focuses on Web Development and API Development. They were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Mandar, India
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40% API Development25% Web Development15% UX/UI Design +2 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce DevelopmentIn Mandar, India, Smart IT Media is an API Development company. They focus on API Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wraxall, England
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40% API Development40% Search Engine Optimization20% Email MarketingThe Upthrive Agency is a SEO services firm. They are based in Wraxall, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and API Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Dover, DE
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40% API Development25% Supply Chain Management20% Custom Software Development +1 service15% IT Managed ServicesSignalEDI Inc is a Dover, Delaware-based API Development company. The team offers API Development and Supply Chain Management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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40% API Development35% Web Development20% Mobile App Development +1 service5% AI DevelopmentLaunched in 2024, Equantra Tech LLP is an API Development company. The agency specializes in API Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development15% E-Commerce Development15% Search Engine Optimization +6 services10% Application Management & Support10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization10% Microservices Architecture Services10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Pune, India, WPSteroids is a SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% AI Consulting10% AI Development +7 services10% Application Management & Support10% Application Testing10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentAdvanced Centennial Information Technology Co. Is an ERP consulting and SI company. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company offers ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brossard, Canada
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20% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +5 services15% E-Commerce Development5% AI Development5% Computer Engineering5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignSoftware development firm Altevo Software Engineering | Montreal offers Custom Software Development and Web Development. They were launched in 2018.
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10% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% AI Development +3 services15% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentEstablished in 2023, Cybersia Labs is a custom software development company. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Leeds, England
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15% API Development15% Cloud Consulting & SI15% Enterprise App Modernization +4 services15% IT Strategy Consulting15% Product Design15% UX/UI Design10% Business ConsultingUser experience agency Burendo was launched in 2018. Based in Leeds, England, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica
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20% API Development20% Web Development10% AI Development +5 services10% Commercial Development10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignDigital Freses is a website development firm. Their small team is located in Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica and provides Web Development and API Development. The company was founded in 2019.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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20% API Development20% AI Agents20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentCuanto Labs is an AI Agents company. Founded in 2019, the company offers AI Agents and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pathankot, India
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25% API Development25% Application Management & Support25% Custom Software Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2011, Inxptk is a small software development firm. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Surabaya, Indonesia
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15% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +3 services15% Cloud Consulting & SI15% IT Strategy Consulting15% UX/UI DesignLaunched in 2015, Meda Technology is a midsize website development company. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brno-Žabovřesky, Czech Republic
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25% API Development25% Application Testing25% DevOps Managed Services +1 service25% Robotics Process AutomationCybreg is a small Robotics Process Automation company. Founded in 2022, the team provides Robotics Process Automation and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ringwood, England
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Application Testing +2 services20% IoT Development20% Web DevelopmentSmarter Technologies Group, a web development company, provide Web Development and IoT development. They were launched in 2009.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Aveiro, Portugal
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% UX/UI DesignVIVIFY DIGITAL is an UX design company established in 2021. The company offers UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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List of the Top 15 API Development Services
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999São Paulo, Brazil
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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34.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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33.7/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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33.5/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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33.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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32.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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31.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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31.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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31.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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31.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Blue Ash, OH
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29.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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31.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands
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29.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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31.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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31.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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30.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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29.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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30.9/40.017/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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29.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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API Development FAQs
Clutch features companies that design, build, and document scalable APIs that power integrations and modern applications quarterly based on a proprietary methodology. The top API development companies for 2026 include:
API developers design, build, and maintain the interfaces that allow software systems to communicate. Most of these dedicated firms offer a multitude of specialized and tailored services, such as:
- Defining data structures and endpoints
- Writing server-side logic
- Implementing authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 or API keys
- Handling rate limiting and error responses
- Documenting the API for internal or external consumers
Many API developers also handle integration work — connecting your product to third-party services like Stripe, Salesforce, or Twilio.
Recent Clutch pricing data shows that simple third-party integrations generally fall in the $5,000 – $25,000 range, while custom-built API platforms for enterprise applications can exceed $100,000.
Hourly rates for API development firms typically range from $25 – $149 per hour, depending on a range of factors, including the firm's location, seniority, and specialization. Compare pricing against other providers and thoroughly review the cost breakdown to ensure transparency before signing any contracts.
A development firm brings structured processes, dedicated QA, and built-in redundancy. Firms also tend to have formal security practices, code review workflows, and experience managing integrations at scale.
For complex builds involving multiple third-party systems, authentication layers, or ongoing versioning, a company typically offers more stability, accountability, and long-term support capacity than a freelancer.
Match the AP development firm's experience to your technical requirements. A team with a deep REST and Node.js background will serve a different need than one specializing in GraphQL or enterprise middleware.
After that, make sure to review their Clutch profiles for relevant project examples and ask candidates how they handle API versioning, backward compatibility, and security vulnerabilities. Shortlist the top two or three promising partners that meet your initial assessment, then schedule an interview with their team to discuss your project and personally gauge their fit.
Watch for firms that jump straight to implementation without a discovery or design phase — poorly planned APIs are expensive to refactor. Other red flags that you should be aware of include no mention of documentation deliverables, vague answers about authentication and data security, and unwillingness to share code samples or past integration case studies.
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