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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rutigliano, Italy
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Web Development5% Web DesignCustomcode srl is a software development company. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development and were founded in 2022.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cedar Hills, UT
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35% API Development25% Other Application Development25% Web Development +1 service15% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsMarketing Fruit Apps specializes in mobile game development and marketing services, including programming, graphic design, and promotional videos. Overall, their reviews highlight their punctual project management, excellent communication, and dedication to meeting client needs. Clients particularly praise their speed, attention to detail, and professional approach, with no noted areas for improvement.
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35% API Development35% Other Marketing30% Other Digital MarketingOther Marketing company ReachMax was launched in 2025. The company focuses on Other Marketing and API Development, and is small.
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35% API Development35% Custom Software Development20% Blockchain +1 service10% Web DevelopmentSemBricks is an API Development company. The Winschoten, Netherlands-based firm was founded in 2019. Their services include API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development10% Application Management & Support10% Custom Software Development +5 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% IT Managed Services10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentTechpyro, an API Development company, is based in Haridwar, India. Launched in 2023, the team focuses on API Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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30% API Development30% Web Development15% Custom Software Development +2 services15% Mobile App Development10% Application TestingSaee Software Pvt Ltd is a Pune, India-based website development company. The team focuses on Web Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development25% Application Testing20% Application Management & Support +3 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% Mobile App Development5% Enterprise App ModernizationHeadquartered in Nawala, Sri Lanka, LimarkTech is an API Development company. Their services include API Development and Application Testing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development25% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +3 services10% Application Testing10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentAPI Development company Suflon Tech LLP is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their services include API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development70% ERP Consulting and SIXcellerated Solutions LLC, an ERP consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Kaysville, Utah. The team focuses on ERP consulting and SI and API Development.
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30% API Development20% UX/UI Design20% Web Design +2 services15% Application Testing15% Mobile App DevelopmentHyper Minds is an API Development company in pune, India. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on API Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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25% API Development45% CRM Consulting and SI20% Web Development +1 service10% Low/No Code DevelopmentKloudCodey Private Limited, a midsize CRM consulting and SI company, is headquartered in Varanasi, India and Littleton, Colorado. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancer
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100% API DevelopmentEstablished in 2024, ChartJuice, a small API Development company, is in Detroit, Michigan. Their services include API Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Pretoria, South Africa
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Microservices Architecture Services +1 service25% Mobile App DevelopmentPepla is a custom software development company. They are based in Pretoria, South Africa and have midsize team. They offer Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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70% API Development20% Robotics Process Automation10% IT Strategy ConsultingConnect Dev Pro is an API Development company. The Austin, Texas-based company was established in 2023. Their services include API Development and Robotics Process Automation.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Batam City, Indonesia
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10% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development15% ERP Consulting and SI10% UX/UI DesignTalenta Digital Solution is a custom software development company. The agency is headquartered in Batam City, Indonesia. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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15% API Development30% Web Development25% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development10% AI DevelopmentZentech Softech India is a web development company. Based in Rajkot, India, their team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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25% API Development30% Web Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services15% UX/UI Design10% Application Management & SupportSee all 1 projectsWinSoft specializes in web application development, including API development, with expertise in UI/UX design and RESTful API Development. Reviews highlight their technical proficiency, efficient project management, and ability to deliver high-quality, user-friendly solutions on time. Clients commend the team’s professionalism, responsiveness, and excellent value for cost, recommending them for web app and design needs.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Groningen, Netherlands
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25% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +2 services10% IT Strategy Consulting5% DevOps Managed ServicesEstablished in 2026, awawa is a software development firm. The team offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development35% Custom Software Development10% AI Agents +5 services10% AI Development10% ERP Consulting and SI10% IT Managed Services10% Web Development5% IT Staff AugmentationDOMINO IT, a custom software development company, was founded in 2014. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and AI Agents and is headquartered in Quito, Ecuador.
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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 - $49 / hr10 - 49Glendale, CA
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +1 service20% Mobile App DevelopmentEstablished in 2024, Zareko is a custom software development firm. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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30% API Development25% DevOps Managed Services20% Microservices Architecture Services +2 services15% Web Development10% Custom Software DevelopmentSmall API Development company KLMHosting, is based in Lake Tapps, Washington. The team offers API Development and DevOps Managed Services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Daytona Beach, FL
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Digital Strategy +4 services15% Email Marketing15% Social Media Marketing10% AI Consulting10% AI DevelopmentSprut Agency is a software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2025. The agency is based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development35% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% Web Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentWingravity is a custom software development firm headquartered in Iași, Romania. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services20% Robotics Process Automation20% Web DevelopmentThe Forge Agency, an IT strategy consulting company, is headquartered in Paris, France. They provide IT strategy consulting and Web Development and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Low/No Code Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentOpteon is a custom software development firm. Their team is in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium and specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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35% API Development25% Mobile App Development15% Microservices Architecture Services +3 services15% Web Development5% Custom Software Development5% Other Application DevelopmentEstablished in 2024, KLEAK DEVELOPMENT is a small API Development company headquartered in Forgues, France. Their team specializes in API Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Paris, France
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentScalerize is a software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2024. The agency is in Paris, France.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dendermonde, Belgium
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentDevloo Development is an IT strategy consulting company. The agency is based in Dendermonde, Belgium. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Bracknell, England
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10% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Cybersecurity +3 services20% IT Managed Services20% IT Strategy Consulting10% Custom Software DevelopmentIT strategy consulting company Excis Compliance was established in 2001. The team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI and is in Bracknell, England and Navi Mumbai, India.
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35% API Development35% Video Production30% UX/UI DesignStoryland Studios is a video production company. Based in Los Angeles, California, the agency specializes in Video Production and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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50% API Development50% Business ConsultingFiorano is a Business Consulting and API Development company. They offer Business Consulting and API Development and were established in 1995.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dover, DE
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50% API Development50% Web DevelopmentSuperViz is a web development company and API Development company launched in 2018. The midsize team specializes in Web Development and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rehoboth Beach, DE
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70% API Development20% DevOps Managed Services10% Cloud Consulting & SIEnoviQ Technologies is a Rehoboth Beach, Delaware-based API Development company. They offer API Development and DevOps Managed Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Dayton, OH
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50% API Development50% Search Engine OptimizationFounded in 1910, Vivial Connect is a SEO company and API Development company. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and API Development, and is large.
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50% API Development50% Blockchain MarketingDegen Web3 Services is a Blockchain Marketing and API Development company established in 2022. Their team specializes in Blockchain Marketing and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Charles, IL
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100% API DevelopmentIyka Enterprises Inc., a midsize API Development company, is headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois. The team offers API Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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20% API Development20% Graphic Design20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Sales Outsourcing20% Web DevelopmentMobifly.tech is a graphic design agency. The Gainesville, Alabama-based firm was founded in 2013. Their team offers Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prince George, Canada
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% Search Engine Optimization +1 service25% Web DevelopmentOSOlink Solutions is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Prince George, Canada and provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. The firm was founded in 2014.
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25% API Development40% Custom Software Development35% Mobile App DevelopmentREVAUXY, a custom software development company, focus on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development. They were launched in 1994.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Panamá, Panama
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10% API Development20% Mobile App Development15% Web Development +6 services10% Application Management & Support10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity10% E-Commerce Development10% Other Application Development5% Enterprise App ModernizationSee all 2 projectsAt Corporate TIC, we bring over 7 years of experience delivering high-level services in custom software development, mobile app development (Android & iOS), eCommerce platforms, API
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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10% API Development15% AI Development15% E-Commerce Development +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% IT Staff Augmentation10% IoT Development10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development10% Web DevelopmentE-commerce development firm Global Triangles was established in 2018. The company offers E-Commerce Development and Artificial Intelligence, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerEast Gwillimbury, Canada
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25% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% IT Strategy Consulting +3 services15% Business Consulting10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignCrafting Clouds Solutions Inc. Is a software development company launched in 2023. Based in East Gwillimbury, Canada, the team provides Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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15% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services15% Web Development10% Blockchain10% Product Design10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignDevingdom Technologies is a Rawalpindi, Pakistan-based software development firm. Established in 2023, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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15% API Development15% AI Development15% Custom Software Development +4 services15% Mobile App Development15% Other Application Development15% Web Development10% BlockchainAPI Development company Unilo Studio is headquartered in Denpasar, Indonesia. They offer API Development and Custom Software Development and were established in 2026.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development +12 services10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design5% Application Testing5% Back Office Outsourcing5% ERP Consulting and SI5% IT Managed Services5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Web Development4% Application Management & Support1% CRM Consulting and SICodeedInc is a small Lalitpur, Nepal-based software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Graphic Design.
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15% API Development45% Web Development15% Custom Software Development +2 services15% Mobile App Development10% E-Commerce DevelopmentWeb development company Phoenix Software Development Compnay was launched in 2022. The company specializes in Web Development and API Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development15% Mobile App Development10% Application Testing +9 services10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity10% Other Application Development10% Web Development5% AI Agents5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% Blockchain5% Generative AIMobile application development company ETSEC is in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Mobile App Development and API 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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33.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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32.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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31.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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31.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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31.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Blue Ash, OH
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29.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
25% API Development75% Other
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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