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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.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerAlicante (Alacant), Spain
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50% API Development50% Custom Software DevelopmentDevatk11 is a software development company and API Development company. The firm is located in Alicante (Alacant), Spain. Their services include Custom Software Development and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerShekhupura, Pakistan
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20% API Development45% Web Development35% E-Commerce DevelopmentSmall web development firm Circle Dev, is in Shekhupura, Pakistan. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerMultan, Pakistan
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20% API Development20% DevOps Managed Services20% Low/No Code Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentShahzaib Ahmad’s Services is a website development firm. The team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development and is based in Multan, Pakistan.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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25% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% UX/UI Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentItBuilders is an user experience design agency based in Kyiv, Ukraine. The team offers UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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20% API Development20% Application Testing20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Web DevelopmentCustom software development firm Kangel Technologies is headquartered in Gampaha, Sri Lanka. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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20% API Development20% Other Application Development20% Search Engine Optimization +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSublayer Dev Studios is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2024. The firm is in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHanamkonda, India
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentMaximaAI, a custom software development company, was founded in 2025. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development and is based in Hanamkonda, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLondon, England
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100% API DevelopmentOrbit Systems Ltd is an API Development company. Their small team of employees is in London, England. Their team specializes in API Development.
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10% API Development10% Application Management & Support10% Application Testing +12 services10% Other Application Development10% Web Development5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI5% Custom Software Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Engineering5% HR Outsourcing5% IT Managed Services5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Mobile App Development5% StaffingWeb development company CodeDrift was launched in 2024. The company provides Web Development and Application Testing, and is midsize.
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$10,000+UndisclosedFreelancerGandhinagar, India
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2025, Kastrick is a small Gandhinagar, India-based API Development company. Their services include API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerCartagena de Indias, Colombia
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +2 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentAgentiMatic is a Cartagena de Indias, Colombia-based custom software development company. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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25% API Development20% Custom Software Development15% Application Testing +3 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% E-Commerce DevelopmentSoftGrid Info Pvt Ltd is a midsize API Development company in Pune, India. Their services include API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development15% Application Testing +2 services15% Blockchain15% Web DevelopmentIn Asuncion, Paraguay, Posibillian Tech is a midsize software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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15% API Development30% Insurance Services & Brokers15% Application Testing +4 services10% AI Agents10% Data Annotation Services10% Robotics Process Automation10% Web DevelopmentIn Irvine, California, InfoSwift is a midsize Insurance Services & Brokers company. The team provides Insurance Services & Brokers and Application Testing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development30% Web Development15% Pay Per Click +7 services10% Custom Software Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% E-Commerce Development5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Mobile App DevelopmentConnascent is a website development company headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLjubljana, Slovenia
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20% API Development20% Application Testing20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% IT Strategy Consulting20% Web DevelopmentTritron is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2025, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development. The firm is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +3 services20% Mobile App Development10% E-Commerce Development5% Other Application DevelopmentNeticat is a website development company. The Gdańsk, Poland-based company was established in 2023. Their team offers Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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15% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +6 services15% Web Development10% AI Development10% Graphic Design10% Web Design5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Social Media MarketingTechnoToil, a custom software development company, is located in Indore, India. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sandton, South Africa
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25% API Development40% Web Development25% Custom Software Development +2 services5% Branding5% Search Engine OptimizationWDS Creative is a website development company. Founded in 2010, the team specializes in Web Development and Custom Software Development. The agency is in Sandton, South Africa.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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25% API Development25% IoT Development25% Mobile App Development +2 services15% Web Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSRQ Robotics LLC is a mobile application development company. Their team is located in Houston, Texas and Colombo, Sri Lanka. The agency specializes in Mobile App Development and IoT development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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25% API Development20% AI Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +3 services15% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Low/No Code DevelopmentAdminix is a software development firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Vyshhorod, Ukraine. Founded in 2022, the team offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lublin, Poland
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSoftkrama is a web development company. Established in 2023, the agency is in Lublin, Poland. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Panama City, Panama
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25% API Development40% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +2 services5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% IT Strategy ConsultingWanda Solutions is a software development company. The Panama City, Panama-based team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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25% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +1 service20% Mobile App DevelopmentLocated in Spitak, Armenia and Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, Atero Solutions is a software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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25% API Development25% Enterprise App Modernization20% Custom Software Development +3 services10% IoT Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentApplication Frameworks is an API Development company. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, the team offers API Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentDSK Solutions, an user experience company, offers UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development. The company is in Hyderabad, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baia Mare, Romania
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15% API Development55% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +1 service15% Web DevelopmentSelectsoft, a software development company, was launched in 2008. The team offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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15% API Development30% Mobile App Development30% Web Development +1 service25% Custom Software DevelopmentWebsite development company certa focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development. They are located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Generative AI +2 services20% Web Development10% Application Management & SupportOutstep Technologies is a software development firm. The Faisalabad, Pakistan-based firm offers Custom Software Development and Generative AI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
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10% API Development15% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development +11 services10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Mobile App Development5% Product Marketing5% Search Engine Optimization5% Web DesignTriotec is a custom software development firm. The team is headquartered in Kathmandu , Nepal, and their services include Custom Software Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development25% Application Testing25% Web Development +3 services15% DevOps Managed Services10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentJITTY, a website development firm, is located in Mtskheta, Georgia. The team specializes in Web Development and Application Testing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% Web Development10% Custom Software Development +9 services10% Mobile App Development5% AI Development5% Branding5% E-Commerce Development5% Graphic Design5% IT Managed Services5% Logo5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignWebsite development firm Aywa Analytix Private Limited was established in 2023. The company offers Web Development and API Development, and is small.
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Web DevelopmentT-Minus Tech Solutions Private Limited is a custom software development company located in Indore, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Digital Engineering20% Web DevelopmentMiSiV is a small software development company in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI20% Cloud Consulting & SI +2 services20% Custom Software Development20% Web DevelopmentBig data company Extreme Tech Solutions was launched in 2022. The agency specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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10% API Development25% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +4 services15% Mobile App Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Generative AI10% Other DesignSee all 3 projectsZyneto Global Technologies PVT LTD provides comprehensive software solutions, including e-commerce website development, omni-channel integration, and data management services. The reviews reflect high client satisfaction, highlighting the company's effective project management, timely delivery, and excellent communication. Clients commend their innovative solutions and commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and user experience.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plymouth, England
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20% API Development40% Generative AI15% Custom Software Development +2 services15% Robotics Process Automation10% AI DevelopmentDisruption Works is a Generative AI company. Located in Plymouth, England, the company was established in 2017. Their services include Generative AI and API Development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development10% IT Staff Augmentation +4 services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Product DesignEstablished in 2021, Tech Superior Consulting Pvt Ltd is a custom software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development40% Web Development14% Low/No Code Development +5 services10% Search Engine Optimization5% E-Commerce Development5% Product Marketing5% UX/UI Design1% Web DesignWebsite development firm Naitech is located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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20% API Development20% Application Testing20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentAikya Contactless Face Recognition | NSP is a software development firm. Based in Bengaluru, India, the agency was founded in 2019. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Web
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hurstville, Australia
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20% API Development60% Web Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentSolverCircle, a website development company, was founded in 2005. The small team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentCustom software development firm Mirasung Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development. They were launched in 2018.
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20% API Development20% AI Consulting20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Cybersecurity20% Digital StrategyGreen Gorilla Apps is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Redditch, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development20% AR/VR Development20% Generative AI +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Product DesignTHE 8800 is a midsize Boulder, Colorado-based Product Design company. Their services include Product Design and Mobile App Development.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% IT Managed Services20% Mobile App DevelopmentC & C Computer Solutions is an IT managed services company established in 2015. Their services include IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Web DevelopmentTaliferro Group is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Seattle, Washington-based firm was established in 2020. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% IT Staff Augmentation +2 services20% IT Strategy Consulting20% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Pune, India, Noovosoft Technologies LLP is an IT strategy consulting company. Established in 2016, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentBracket Coder is a web design agency. Founded in 2024, the agency offers Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cairo, Egypt
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% IoT Development20% Web DevelopmentIono Technology is a software development company founded in 2023. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2025, Hash Coders is a custom software development firm. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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List of the Top 15 API Development Services
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Webster Groves, MO
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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38.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999São Paulo, Brazil
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36.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Zymna Voda, Ukraine
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36.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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35.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Wilder, KY
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35.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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35.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Luzern, Switzerland
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35.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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35.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cape Town, South Africa
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34.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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34.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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31/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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33.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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33.2/40.018/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Timișoara, Romania
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34.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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34.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% API Development85% 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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