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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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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% API Development30% AI Agents20% AI Consulting +3 services20% AI Development10% Application Management & Support10% Digital StrategyFiveleaf is an AI Agents company located in London, England. They focus on AI Agents and AI Consulting and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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20% API Development25% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +5 services10% Blockchain10% Custom Software Development5% AI Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% Microservices Architecture ServicesSee all 2 projectsCTO Engine is a software house that helps businesses grow. We design and build websites, mobile apps, custom software and AI for startups, SMEs and foreign-owned companies across Indonesia and
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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10% API Development15% UX/UI Design15% Web Design +7 services15% Web Development10% AI Agents10% AI Development10% Other Application Development5% Custom Software Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projects🚀 We transform ideas into finished websites, apps, bots, and digital products.We help businesses launch a digital product from scratch or refine an existing project. We handle design,
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Graphic Design +2 services20% IT Managed Services20% Web DevelopmentSmall graphic design company Blended Digital, is in Portchester, England. The team specializes in Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Digital Strategy20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentBased in Minna, Nigeria, David Moses is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2025, Edenra is a cloud consulting & SI company. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% AI Agents20% AI Consulting +2 services20% AI Development20% Web DevelopmentAutomizeGenAI is a website development firm. The agency is in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Web Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Web Design +3 services20% Web Development10% Application Testing10% UX/UI DesignKashyap-view, a small web design company, is based in Khatauli, India. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Graphic Design20% Search Engine Optimization +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSilver Wolf Technologies is a SEO agency headquartered in Remote, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +3 services10% E-Commerce Development5% Low/No Code Development5% Other Application DevelopmentJevil Codes is a custom software development company founded in 2026. The small team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development35% Web Development25% E-Commerce Development +1 service20% IT Strategy ConsultingWebsite development firm AstraEdge Technologies provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development. They are located in Ernakulam, India.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development30% Mobile App Development15% Custom Software Development +3 services15% Wearable App Development10% Other Application Development10% Web DevelopmentAethel Team, a mobile application development firm, was established in 2026. The team focuses on Mobile App Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development50% Mobile App Development10% AI Development +2 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Wearable App DevelopmentAdeptum Technologies is an app development company. Established in 2019, the firm offers Mobile App Development and API Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development60% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development +2 services10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentDomio Labs is a software development firm. Launched in 2020, the firm is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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40% API Development20% Web Development10% AI Development +4 services10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development5% IT Managed Services5% Web DesignLynovra Technology Solutions is a Surabaya, Indonesia-based API Development company. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on API Development and Web Development.
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25% API Development25% AI Consulting25% AI Development +1 service25% Generative AIFounded in 2021, Knowledgator Engineering is an artificial intelligence development company. The team offers Artificial Intelligence and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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25% API Development25% IT Managed Services25% Other IT Consulting and SI +1 service25% Unified Communications Consulting & SIRedirect.pizza, an unified communications consulting & SI company, was established in 2021. The small team focuses on unified communications consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% API Development30% CRM Consulting and SI15% Custom Software Development +3 services10% E-Commerce Development10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Web DesignCyber Hybrid Technologies is an API Development company. Established in 2023, the team provides API Development and CRM consulting and SI. The firm is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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10% API Development10% Application Management & Support10% Custom Software Development +11 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% Application Testing5% Blockchain5% Enterprise App Modernization5% IoT Development5% Low/No Code Development5% Other Application Development5% Robotics Process Automation5% Wearable App DevelopmentAPI Development company Orbilect Labs was established in 2020. The company offers API Development and Custom Software Development, and is midsize.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Weert, Netherlands
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15% API Development65% Custom Software Development20% IT Strategy ConsultingFounded in 2021, Cesbit is a software development company. Their team provides Custom Software Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% IoT Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentBetaMize is a software development company. Launched in 2023, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development. The agency is headquartered in Indore, India.
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20% API Development40% Web Development20% E-Commerce Development +1 service20% Mobile App DevelopmentXSquare Media is a web development firm. Located in Chennai, India, the firm specializes in Web Development and API Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Buenos Aires, Argentina
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20% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +1 service20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAbout Granweb Granweb is a software development company based in Buenos Aires (GMT-3), specialized in creating custom software, web platforms, mobile applications, and digital systems that
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Fredericton, Canada
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20% API Development30% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +2 services20% Custom Software Development5% Application Management & SupportMobile application development firm SyntecX was launched in 2005. The midsize team focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSdaemon Infotech Pvt Ltd, a midsize software development firm, is located in Pune, India. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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20% API Development20% CRM Consulting and SI20% Corporate Training & Coaching +2 services20% IT Staff Augmentation20% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2009, Mindshare Business Consulting Pvt. Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT staff augmentation and is located in Pune, India.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% AI Consulting20% AI Development +2 services20% Custom Software Development20% Generative AITran Development is a small custom software development firm headquartered in San Jose, California. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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20% API Development20% HR Outsourcing20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentCalibrage, a web design company, is in Hyderabad, India. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentTeamsoft is a custom software development firm. Launched in 2017, the firm offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249McKinney, TX
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20% API Development30% AI Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI +2 services20% Mobile App Development10% IT Staff AugmentationTymon Global is an AI development company. The agency is located in McKinney, Texas. Their team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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20% API Development20% Blockchain20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentSoftware development firm Liveroom Technologies is in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Singapore, Singapore. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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20% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% DevOps Managed Services20% Internet & Technology LawAaizel Tech, a cloud consulting & SI company, was founded in 2023. The midsize team specializes in cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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35% API Development35% Microservices Architecture Services20% Web Development +1 service10% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsQuallit Technologies (OPC) Pvt Ltd specializes in Application Programming Interface Development, focusing on API Programming and RESTful API Development. Clients commend their ability to complete complex projects efficiently, highlighting their dedication, timely delivery, and strong customer support. The company is praised for being a good cultural fit and is encouraged to enhance team domain expertise as they expand.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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35% API Development35% Custom Software Development30% IT Strategy ConsultingCloud Dog Consulting is a small software development company based in Chesapeake, Virginia. The team offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Centurion, South Africa
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35% API Development35% Web Design30% Custom Software DevelopmentSwart Digital Limited is a web design agency. The Centurion, South Africa-based firm offers Web Design and API Development.
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35% API Development35% Web Development30% Mobile App DevelopmentAPI Development company WentyTech is based in Staufen, Switzerland. Their services include API Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stockholm , Sweden
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35% API Development15% Microservices Architecture Services10% Cloud Consulting & SI +5 services10% Computer Engineering10% DevOps Managed Services10% Enterprise App Modernization5% Application Management & Support5% Web DevelopmentInt-egrate, an API Development company, was established in 2024. Located in Stockholm , Sweden, the team provides API Development and Microservices Architecture Services.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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35% API Development35% IT Strategy Consulting30% IT Managed ServicesYetlix Solution Private Limited, an IT strategy consulting company, was established in 2025. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and API Development and is based in Noida, India.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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35% API Development45% IT Staff Augmentation20% Custom Software DevelopmentGRAN Software Solutions GmbH is an IT staff augmentation company. Based in Berlin, Germany, the team provides IT staff augmentation and API Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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35% API Development40% Cybersecurity25% Web DevelopmentRequest.Coffee is a small Cybersecurity company. Established in 2025, the team provides Cybersecurity and API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9East Jakarta, Indonesia
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35% API Development45% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development +1 service10% Other Application DevelopmentQloter Tekno Data, a website development firm, was founded in 2026. They offers Web Development and API Development.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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35% API Development35% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development +1 service15% Web DevelopmentSoftware development firm Mindwerks focuses on Custom Software Development and API Development. They were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kalamata, Greece
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35% API Development35% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +1 service10% AI ConsultingQubicmind P.C., an API Development company, is in Kalamata, Greece. They provide API Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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35% API Development35% Web Development15% AI Consulting +1 service15% IT Strategy ConsultingLaunched in 2025, Lavndr is an API Development company. The team provides API Development and Web Development.
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35% API Development35% Custom Software Development30% Microservices Architecture ServicesPrashant Thorat, an API Development company, was established in 2026. The small team offers API Development and Custom Software Development.
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35% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +1 service5% Mobile App DevelopmentSyntiqHQ is an API Development company located in Lekki, Nigeria. Launched in 2025, the team specializes in API Development and Custom Software Development.
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35% API Development35% Custom Software Development30% Web DevelopmentAPI Development company Staack Games was established in 2025. The team provides API Development and Custom Software Development and is located in Ludhiana, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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30% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +1 service10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsTransforming ideas into intelligent software solutions. We build cutting-edge software solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development50% Web Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentV Expands Technologies Private Limited is a website development company established in 2020. The team provides Web Development and API Development and is based in Noida, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% API Development20% Mobile App Development15% E-Commerce Development +3 services15% IoT Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentCompitcom Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is an API Development company. Based in Jaipur, India and Jaipur, India, their team provides API Development and Web 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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35.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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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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