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+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jalgaon, India
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15% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +3 services20% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development5% Enterprise App Modernization7Tech IT Services Pvt. Ltd. Is a web development company. They are based in Jalgaon, India, and their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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15% API Development30% DevOps Managed Services30% Microservices Architecture Services +2 services20% Robotics Process Automation5% CybersecurityNobug Tecnologia is a small DevOps Managed Services company. Established in 2020, the team provides DevOps Managed Services and Microservices Architecture Services.
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15% API Development55% Web Development15% AI Agents +1 service15% Mobile App DevelopmentBeet is a website development company. They are in Québec, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Plainfield, NJ
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15% API Development40% AI Agents30% AI Development +2 services10% Custom Software Development5% Enterprise App ModernizationTruGen AI is an AI Agents company. Based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, the agency was established in 2024. Their team focuses on AI Agents and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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15% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% Robotics Process Automation +2 services15% Application Management & Support15% Other Application DevelopmentSmall software development company Extrieve Technologies, is located in Noida, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Robotics Process Automation.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2015, Nicolas Blandel - Développeur Web Expert WordPress freelance is a small software development firm. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services15% E-Commerce Development15% Web Development10% IT Staff Augmentation10% UX/UI DesignSee all 2 projectsAt Nuance Infotech, we build AI-powered web and mobile solutions that help businesses automate workflows, personalize user experiences, and make faster decisions—without overcomplicating the
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development10% Application Management & Support10% Application Testing +7 services10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% Custom Software Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% IT Managed Services10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentInveroPulse is a big data company. Established in 2023, their team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentQualcosoft is a custom software development company. Their small team is headquartered in Howrah, India and offers Custom Software Development and Web Development. The firm was established in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentSoftgen is a Colombo, Sri Lanka-based API Development company. Launched in 2025, the team specializes in API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rajkot, India
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20% API Development20% IT Staff Augmentation20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development15% Custom Software Development5% Application Management & SupportOnit Techlabs is an IT staff augmentation company established in 2026. The firm focuses on IT staff augmentation and Web Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% DevOps Managed Services20% IT Strategy ConsultingEstablished in 2024, BuildWithAfolayan is a small Lekki, Nigeria-based IT strategy consulting company. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and Artificial Intelligence.
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10% API Development25% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +4 services15% AI Development10% AI Agents10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSifaka Labs LLP is a software development company focused on building modern web applications, SaaS products, AI-powered solutions, and custom business software. We work with startups, agencies, and
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9McKinney, TX
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10% API Development40% Mobile App Development30% Web Development +2 services10% Custom Software Development10% UX/UI DesignQuixet is a mobile application development firm. The McKinney, Texas-based company was founded in 2019. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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10% API Development50% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +1 service15% Custom Software DevelopmentKivyx Technologies, a mobile application development company, was launched in 2019. The small team provides Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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15% API Development25% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +4 services15% Other Application Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentSH Solutions International is a custom software development company founded in 2022. The small team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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15% API Development25% Web Development20% E-Commerce Development +4 services10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Mobile App DevelopmentDenys | Full-stack Developer is a web development firm. In Konstanca, Romania, the agency was launched in 2021. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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15% API Development15% E-Commerce Development15% IT Managed Services +6 services15% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity10% Web Design5% AI Agents5% AI DevelopmentBased in Chandigarh, India, YourDevPartner is an API Development company. Their services include API Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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10% API Development35% Custom Software Development35% Enterprise App Modernization +2 services10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Web DevelopmentFoo Bar is a custom software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization and were established in 2018. The firm is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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10% API Development13% AI Development12% IT Staff Augmentation +9 services10% Application Testing10% ERP Consulting and SI10% UX/UI Design10% Web Development5% AI Agents5% DevOps Managed Services5% Generative AI5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Mobile App DevelopmentInterCraft Sol is an AI firm located in Islamabad, Pakistan and Pflugerville, Texas. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and IT staff augmentation.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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26% API Development64% Cybersecurity5% Cloud Consulting & SI +1 service5% IT Managed ServicesSee all 1 projectsSecurity teams drown in false alarms. Legacy SIEM rules and heuristic detection generate thousands of alerts a day — most of them noise. Real threats get buried in the fatigue. DECTRAX fixes this
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Westminster, Canada
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15% API Development20% Application Testing15% Mobile App Development +5 services10% AI Development10% AR/VR Development10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce DevelopmentOmega-X is an Application Testing company. The team is in New Westminster, Canada and Mumbai, India, and their services include Application Testing and Mobile App Development.
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15% API Development15% Application Management & Support15% Custom Software Development +5 services15% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignFounded in 2018, M3DIAKINGS CORP is a software development company. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kalispell, MT
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10% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development +6 services15% Web Development10% AI Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design5% IT Managed ServicesSee all 1 projectsWe are a digital solutions agency specialising in mobile app development, website design and development, custom software, e-commerce solutions, graphic design, branding, SEO, and digital
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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10% API Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development +9 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Search Engine Optimization5% UX/UI DesignSee all 1 projectsAR Technolabs offers ERP software development and project management services, as demonstrated by their successful delivery of an ERP system for a valuation firm. Clients commend AR Technolabs for their timely delivery, good value for cost, and impressive responsiveness, indicating a strong client-focused approach and efficient project management.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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10% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +10 services10% AR/VR Development10% Mobile App Development5% Application Management & Support5% Blockchain5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% IT Managed Services5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Other Application Development5% UX/UI DesignHexaexperts is a London, England-based software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2017.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development30% Generative AI10% AI Development +5 services10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSmartAdroit is a Generative AI company. Established in 2023, the company is headquartered in Faisalabad, Pakistan and Faisalabad, Pakistan. Their team offers Generative AI and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development30% Web Development25% Custom Software Development +3 services25% Microservices Architecture Services5% IoT Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentSmall web development firm SKyware IT Solutions Private.Limited, is located in Peshawar, Pakistan. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cherkasy, Ukraine
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10% API Development50% ERP Consulting and SI30% CRM Consulting and SI +1 service10% IT Strategy ConsultingIn Cherkasy, Ukraine, UBM SOFT is an ERP consulting and SI company. They offer ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development10% AR/VR Development10% Custom Software Development +8 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development10% Wearable App Development10% Web Development5% Application Management & Support5% Application TestingLocated in Ikeja, Nigeria, Magnifico Soft is a custom software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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10% API Development10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Mobile App Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentAimers Infosys is a small branding company located in Surat, India. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development20% Web Development10% Application Management & Support +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentWeb development firm OPTRA Technology Business Solution Company is located in Taguig City, Philippines. They specialize in Web Development and IT strategy consulting and were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +4 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Other Application DevelopmentFounded in 2024, AffinityCoders is a small web development company. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Generative AI10% IT Staff Augmentation10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentM NexaTech IT is a small IT strategy consulting company established in 2025. Their services include IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development30% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +4 services15% Generative AI15% Mobile App Development5% Advertising5% E-Commerce DevelopmentMST (Private) Limited is a web development firm. They were established in 2025 and specialize in Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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10% API Development30% Web Development20% Mobile App Development +6 services10% AI Development10% DevOps Managed Services5% AI Agents5% AR/VR Development5% Blockchain5% Generative AIKaizen Deliverables, a web development firm, was launched in 2023. Located in Birmingham, England and San Francisco, California, the team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tunis, Tunisia
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10% API Development35% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +4 services20% E-Commerce Development5% AI Development5% IT Managed Services5% Mobile App DevelopmentAPPWeb is a web development firm. They are in Tunis, Tunisia, and their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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10% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +6 services15% Web Development10% AI Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Microservices Architecture Services5% Application TestingAlphacore Solutions is a custom software development firm. The New Cairo, Egypt-based team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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10% API Development20% Web Development15% Web Design +8 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% UX/UI Design5% Application Management & Support5% Application Testing5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Mobile App Development5% Other Application DevelopmentBurning Studio, a web development company, is based in Radom, Poland. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Akola, India
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10% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +7 services15% Web Development10% Application Testing10% E-Commerce Development10% Social Media Marketing5% IoT Development5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Performance MarketingXcelia, a custom software development company, was founded in 2017. In Akola, India, the team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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10% API Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Mobile App Development10% Product Design10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentNexavo agency is a small UX company. Launched in 2025, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development30% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +4 services10% AI Agents10% Generative AI10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Other IT Consulting and SIIn Hyderabad, India, Revanta AI Services is an AI company. Founded in 2026, the team focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development25% Web Design25% Web Development +3 services20% AI Agents10% Custom Software Development10% Generative AICoffee Converters is a web design agency. Headquartered in New Delhi , India, the firm focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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10% API Development30% Custom Software Development20% AI Development +3 services20% Web Development15% AI Agents5% BlockchainAegis--scanner, a custom software development company, is based in Lakhimpur, India. The team offers Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Development +8 services10% Application Management & Support10% Application Testing10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% AI Consulting5% E-Commerce DevelopmentRootLevel Innovations, a software development company, is based in Karachi, Pakistan. Established in 2026, the team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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10% API Development30% Other Application Development20% AI Development +5 services15% Application Testing10% Mobile App Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Low/No Code Development5% Web DevelopmentMSG COMPANY is an Other Application Development company. They are located in harntad, India and have small team. They specialize in Other Application Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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10% API Development30% Custom Software Development15% Computer Engineering +3 services15% Mobile App Development15% Wearable App Development15% Web DevelopmentDev studio, a software development company, specialize in Custom Software Development and Computer Engineering. They were launched in 2026.
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10% API Development30% Marketing Strategy20% AI Agents +2 services20% Account-Based Marketing20% Low/No Code DevelopmentW1llai is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2026, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Account-Based Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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10% API Development30% Web Development25% Custom Software Development +2 services25% Mobile App Development10% Application TestingVriddhi technoloies is a Jaipur, India-based web development firm. They focus on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Development +9 services10% Application Testing10% Data Annotation Services10% Generative AI10% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting5% AI Consulting5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% Custom Software Development5% Microservices Architecture ServicesSmall AI Agents company kinetiq spec, is located in tunis, Tunisia. The team offers AI Agents and API Development.
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List of the Top 15 API Development Services
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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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+$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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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
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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:
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- 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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