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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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Friendswood, TX
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% E-Commerce Development +2 services15% Web Design10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSee all 2 projectsNOCODE.GDN offers services in platform development, including web development, UI/UX design, and subscription and payment system integration. Their reviews highlight efficient project management, timely delivery, and excellent communication. Clients appreciate their ability to meet expectations and deliver high-quality solutions, making them a commendable choice for API Development and related services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Cloud Consulting & SI25% Custom Software Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsWaveinno Solutions specializes in developing VPN solutions, specifically focusing on projects like the OpenConnect VPN for Android apps. Their reviews highlight a strong commitment to innovation, technical expertise, and timely project delivery. Clients appreciate their ability to provide cutting-edge and reliable solutions, although there is room for improvement in communication and project transparency.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSriCoder is a website development company. Their small team of employees is in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Their team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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25% API Development25% Application Management & Support25% Custom Software Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentOnit Soft is a custom software development firm. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development, and the firm is in Kraków, Poland.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development30% IT Staff Augmentation25% Web Development +1 service20% Custom Software DevelopmentSys Solve is an IT staff augmentation company. Located in Casper, Wyoming, their team provides IT staff augmentation and Web Development.
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25% API Development10% AR/VR Development10% Application Management & Support +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development10% Web Development5% IoT DevelopmentOrganiCode, an API Development company, offers API Development and Custom Software Development. The agency is in Vereeniging, South Africa.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% UX/UI Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentUX design company Streamline was launched in 2023. The agency offers UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% AI Development25% Generative AI +2 services15% Web Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSmall website development firm Mixsoft Ltd, is based in London, England and T'bilisi, Georgia. Their services include Web Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Samokov, Bulgaria
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25% API Development25% ERP Consulting and SI25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSO Management is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2022, and their services include Social Media Marketing and ERP consulting and SI.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coomera, Australia
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentCustom software development company Mosaik was founded in 2023. The firm provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentLegalTech, a software development firm, was established in 2023. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development50% Web Development15% Mobile App Development +1 service10% Custom Software DevelopmentWebsite development company TOFI TECHNOLOGIES is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Web Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Web Development +3 services15% IT Strategy Consulting10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentAvantry is an API Development company. Based in Saint Helier, Jersey and Madeira, Portugal, the firm was launched in 2019. Their team offers API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development20% Mobile App Development15% Web Development +4 services10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignAPI Development company A2LTek inc is in London, Canada. They provide API Development and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2024.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2024, Based in Code Solutions is a software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development and is headquartered in Manta, Ecuador.
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentIn Faisalabad, Pakistan, Xavier Tech Ventures is a software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development50% CRM Consulting and SI25% Application Management & SupportInereto is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2024, the agency is headquartered in București, Romania. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Application Management &
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Conversion Optimization25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingTheDigital Tarzan, a Conversion Optimization company, focus on Conversion Optimization and Other Digital Marketing. They were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denville Township, NJ
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSmall software development firm SlashHash LLC, is located in Denville Township, New Jersey. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Low/No Code Development +1 service25% Mobile App DevelopmentNova Via is a custom software development company. Founded in 2022, the company is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9T'bilisi, Georgia
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Microservices Architecture Services +1 service25% Web DevelopmentBagrovChibirev is a T'bilisi, Georgia-based software development firm. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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25% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Web Development15% BlockchainCoinage, an API Development company, was launched in 2022. They offers API Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Colombo, Sri Lanka
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentTechserw Labs, a custom software development firm, is in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2022.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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25% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% UX/UI Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentBased in Bengaluru, India, Caffeine Codes is an user experience company. They offer UX/UI Design and Web Development and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ústí nad Labem-město, Czech Republic
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentOctopod Systems is a custom software development firm. They were established in 2024 and provide Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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25% API Development25% Application Management & Support25% Other Application Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentNeoQuant is a Yerevan, Armenia-based website development company. Their services include Web Development and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Patna, India
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2018, Desi Script is a small software development company based in Patna, India. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Application Testing25% Cybersecurity +1 service25% Low/No Code DevelopmentSmall Cybersecurity company Secure Code Reviews (SCRs), is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and Application Testing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chilworth, England
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25% API Development35% Data Annotation Services30% Custom Software Development +1 service10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SIHeadquartered in Chilworth, England, Data Made Eazy is a Data Annotation Services company. Their services include Data Annotation Services and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% E-Commerce Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2024, Aetherius Technologies is a software development firm. The company provides Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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25% API Development25% Application Testing25% IoT Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentXAIOS Solutions is a website development firm. Established in 2025, the team focuses on Web Development and IoT development. The firm is based in Hyderabad, India.
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25% API Development60% Web Development15% Search Engine OptimizationSrutved is a small website development company launched in 2024. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2021, AI Axis is a small Islamabad, Pakistan-based software development company. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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25% API Development15% Application Management & Support15% Custom Software Development +5 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% AI AgentsR Gupta Consultancy Services Inc. Is an API Development company. The agency is in Ottawa, Canada. Their team offers API Development and Custom Software Development.
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentNimbus Solutions is a web design company. The Marikina CIty, Philippines-based team offers Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% UX/UI Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentDesign N Dev is an UX company. The company is based in Lahore, Pakistan. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Application Management & Support25% Custom Software Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSyzium is a custom software development firm. Headquartered in Chișinău, Moldova, their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Almería, Spain
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25% API Development50% Custom Software Development25% Enterprise App ModernizationEstablished in 2023, Elumad is a custom software development firm. The small team provides Custom Software Development and API Development.
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25% API Development50% Custom Software Development25% Web DevelopmentBlackShift is a custom software development company. Founded in 2025, their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Quito, Ecuador
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25% API Development30% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services15% AI Agents10% IoT DevelopmentTucanBit is a small custom software development company. Launched in 2024, the team provides Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Poznań, PolandServices provided
25% API Development20% E-Commerce Development15% AI Development +3 services15% Custom Software Development15% Web Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentCompany Description MODCODEPLUS is a technology-driven company specializing in software development, artificial intelligence solutions, and digital consulting. We help businesses optimize processes,
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development20% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development +5 services10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% AI Consulting5% AI DevelopmentXenoautolabs LLP is an API Development company. Their team is based in Greater Noida, India and provides API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development30% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +2 services15% Mobile & App Marketing10% LogoLaunched in 2021, Digihanumark is a small mobile app development firm. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and API Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +3 services15% Other Application Development5% AI Development5% Microservices Architecture ServicesKnewasys is a Fort Collins, Colorado-based software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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25% API Development50% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +1 service10% E-Commerce DevelopmentFounded in 2012, INCUBO ASESORAS INTEGRALES SAS is a software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and API Development and is headquartered in Medellín, Colombia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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25% API Development50% Web Development25% AI DevelopmentCodexiom is a web development firm. The Lahore, Pakistan-based agency was founded in 2025. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Katowice, Poland
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25% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% E-Commerce Development +1 service15% Web DevelopmentSoftware development company Signum Edward Kuś was launched in 2015. The agency provides Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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25% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +2 services10% Cybersecurity5% Application TestingBased in Ludhiana, India, Techstat Dynamics Private limited is a custom software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheektowaga, NY
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentGraveyard Jokes is a web design company. The Cheektowaga, New York-based team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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25% API Development40% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI20% IT Managed Services +1 service15% AI DevelopmentNextract is a big data company. Launched in 2025, the team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and API 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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$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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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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36.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
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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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