Top API Developers
APIs are the connective tissue of modern software — they let your applications talk to payment processors, third-party data sources, mobile clients, and internal microservices. When that integration breaks or scales poorly, the downstream impact is immediate.
API developers on Clutch are vetted through verified client reviews and detailed project histories, giving you a reliable basis for comparison before you hire. These firms handle the full range of API work: RESTful API design and development, GraphQL implementations, API security and authentication, third-party integrations, and legacy system connectivity. Browse software testing companies to vet your API layer after build, or explore the full API developers directory for detailed firm profiles and pricing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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10% API Development20% Web Design20% Web Development +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI DesignMint Sparks, LLC is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentSoftware development company ACME Digital Solutions was founded in 2023. The company specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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20% API Development20% Search Engine Optimization20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentRask-D Technology Ltd is a SEO company. Founded in 2021, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The firm is located in Kigali, Rwanda.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Cybersecurity +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentUX company Macrovian Technology is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They specialize in UX/UI Design and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% API Development15% Other Application Development10% Microservices Architecture Services +11 services5% AI Agents5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Generative AI5% Low/No Code Development5% Other IT Consulting and SI5% Robotics Process Automation5% Wearable App Development5% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2023, reyada capital is a small API Development company. Their team provides API Development and Other Application Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49HAYES, England
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20% API Development60% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentBased in HAYES, England, Mikasa Soft is a small mobile app development firm. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Collingwood, Canada
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10% API Development25% Cloud Consulting & SI15% Custom Software Development +5 services15% E-Commerce Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Web Development5% Computer EngineeringIdextrus Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team is located in Collingwood, Canada, and their services include cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% Low/No Code Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsCodingRippler is an India based product engineering partner chosen by startups, SMBs and agencies when they need software built for production, not just prototypes or promises. We serve as an
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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15% API Development45% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +1 service20% Web DevelopmentBambby is a software development company launched in 2024. The agency offers Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development15% Application Management & Support15% Mobile App Development +6 services15% UX/UI Design15% Web Development10% Product Marketing5% Enterprise App Modernization5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Market ResearchOVSolutions is an UX agency. Based in Lviv, Ukraine, their team provides UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Development +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Generative AI10% IoT Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% AI ConsultingEstablished in 2025, SkilaTech Inc is a small Kolkata, India-based API Development company. Their team focuses on API Development and Custom Software Development.
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15% API Development30% Web Development20% E-Commerce Development +4 services20% Mobile App Development5% Application Testing5% Custom Software Development5% Enterprise App ModernizationLk web designers limited is a website development company. They are based in London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development20% Engineering15% AI Agents +4 services15% AI Development15% Generative AI15% Low/No Code Development5% Other Application DevelopmentLaunched in 2026, Hexalogic is an Engineering company. Their services include Engineering and API Development.
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15% API Development30% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +2 services20% Custom Software Development10% Application TestingVaelo is a mobile application development company. The company is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development +4 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Design15% Web Development10% UX/UI DesignLaunched in 2026, Trevio is an API Development company. In Ahmedabad, India, the team focuses on API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Greater Noida, India
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15% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +3 services15% Application Testing15% Mobile App Development15% Other Application DevelopmentCode Vert, a custom software development firm, offers Custom Software Development and Web Development. The firm is in Greater Noida, India.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Blockchain +8 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% Graphic DesignPrimecodia Tech is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design and is headquartered in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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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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$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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$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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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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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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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tripoli, Greece
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20% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +5 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development5% Digital Strategy5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Social Media MarketingLimeframe is a custom software development company. Located in Tripoli, Greece, their team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Great Malvern, England
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20% API Development40% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +1 service20% Web DevelopmentBigJump Limited is an artificial intelligence development company. The company is in Great Malvern, England. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development30% Web Development20% Application Management & Support +2 services20% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsOverseas IT Solution offers website development, WordPress development, and custom website design. Reviews consistently praise the company for its excellent customer service, professional attitude, and timely delivery of projects. Clients particularly appreciate the harmonious working relationship and the efficient, high-quality outcomes of their collaborations.
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Generative AI +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsOSM3 Technologies — Your Partner in Digital Excellence At OSM3 Technologies, we transform ideas into dynamic digital experiences. We are a USA-based technology partner specializing in mobile app
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsBinari is a web development, software development, and SEO company based in Jakarta, Indonesia. We help startups, enterprises, government institutions, and multinational organizations design, build,
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development40% Cloud Consulting & SI20% AI Development +1 service20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SICloud consulting & SI company WSaaS was founded in 2022. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49South Barrington, IL
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20% API Development20% Web Development15% Custom Software Development +4 services15% Enterprise App Modernization15% Other Application Development10% Low/No Code Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentAptlyLabs Inc is a small software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% IT Strategy Consulting +3 services20% Mobile App Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentDeepcoder PVT LTD is an IT strategy consulting company in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Web Development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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20% API Development70% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentSoftware development company XPWALLET TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. Focuses on Custom Software Development and API Development. They are based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2012, DIBS Technologies is a small software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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20% API Development20% AI Consulting20% AI Development +2 services20% Custom Software Development20% Web DevelopmentSoftware development firm AI Automation Agency was established in 2022. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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20% API Development20% Digital Strategy20% Robotics Process Automation +4 services10% AR/VR Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentKvonTech Consultancy Services Private Limited is a small Jaipur, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +4 services15% Microservices Architecture Services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development5% AI DevelopmentEstablished in 2010, JCaspTechnologies is a website development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development and is located in Ahmedabad, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development25% Mobile App Development15% Application Management & Support +3 services15% IT Staff Augmentation15% Web Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentFounded in 2018, JarvisBitz Tech is a small web development company. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% API Development20% Branding20% Search Engine Optimization +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSkytech Cyber Cloud is a branding agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentMad Mobile App Development is a software development company launched in 2024. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development and is in Monroe Township, New Jersey.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Isidro, Peru
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% IT Staff Augmentation +3 services20% Recruitment Process Outsourcing10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentFulltimeforce is an IT staff augmentation company. Established in 2015, the team focuses on IT staff augmentation and Web Development. The firm is headquartered in San Isidro, Peru.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ljubljana, Slovenia
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20% API Development20% Blockchain20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentProxima Interactive is an app development company. Located in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the company was founded in 2007. Their services include Mobile App Development and Blockchain.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentPatterns7 Technologies Pvt Ltd is a software development firm. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% IoT Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentCodeverse Weenggs Solutions LLP is a small software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2013.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +5 services10% AI Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design5% E-Commerce Development5% UX/UI DesignPalladiumhub is a software development company headquartered in Ahmedabad, India and Ahmedabad, India. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +2 services20% IT Staff Augmentation20% Web DevelopmentDevObsessed is an IT staff augmentation company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 2022, the team specializes in IT staff augmentation and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Valsad, India
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DevelopmentIconicus Softwares Private Limited is a small SEO agency founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Andria, Italy
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20% API Development25% ERP Consulting and SI20% Microservices Architecture Services +3 services20% Web Development10% Custom Software Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentEstablished in 2010, Overzoom srl is a small Andria, Italy-based ERP consulting and SI company. Their team offers ERP consulting and SI and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tiranë, Albania
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App DevelopmentFastech is a custom software development firm. The Tiranë, Albania-based firm offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% API Development35% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +2 services10% Application Management & Support10% DevOps Managed ServicesBright Media Solution is a software development firm established in 2013. The agency specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% ERP Consulting and SI20% Low/No Code DevelopmentAllix GmbH, an ERP consulting and SI company, was established in 2009. The small team specializes in ERP consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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List of the Top 15 API Development Services
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999São Paulo, Brazil
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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34.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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33.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$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
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API Development FAQs
Clutch features companies that design, build, and document scalable APIs that power integrations and modern applications quarterly based on a proprietary methodology. The top API development companies for 2026 include:
API developers design, build, and maintain the interfaces that allow software systems to communicate. Most of these dedicated firms offer a multitude of specialized and tailored services, such as:
- Defining data structures and endpoints
- Writing server-side logic
- Implementing authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 or API keys
- Handling rate limiting and error responses
- Documenting the API for internal or external consumers
Many API developers also handle integration work — connecting your product to third-party services like Stripe, Salesforce, or Twilio.
Recent Clutch pricing data shows that simple third-party integrations generally fall in the $5,000 – $25,000 range, while custom-built API platforms for enterprise applications can exceed $100,000.
Hourly rates for API development firms typically range from $25 – $149 per hour, depending on a range of factors, including the firm's location, seniority, and specialization. Compare pricing against other providers and thoroughly review the cost breakdown to ensure transparency before signing any contracts.
A development firm brings structured processes, dedicated QA, and built-in redundancy. Firms also tend to have formal security practices, code review workflows, and experience managing integrations at scale.
For complex builds involving multiple third-party systems, authentication layers, or ongoing versioning, a company typically offers more stability, accountability, and long-term support capacity than a freelancer.
Match the AP development firm's experience to your technical requirements. A team with a deep REST and Node.js background will serve a different need than one specializing in GraphQL or enterprise middleware.
After that, make sure to review their Clutch profiles for relevant project examples and ask candidates how they handle API versioning, backward compatibility, and security vulnerabilities. Shortlist the top two or three promising partners that meet your initial assessment, then schedule an interview with their team to discuss your project and personally gauge their fit.
Watch for firms that jump straight to implementation without a discovery or design phase — poorly planned APIs are expensive to refactor. Other red flags that you should be aware of include no mention of documentation deliverables, vague answers about authentication and data security, and unwillingness to share code samples or past integration case studies.
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