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 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +2 services15% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentXaironix is a custom software development firm. They are headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% AI Agents25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentVNY Systems is an AI Agents company. The agency is located in Mullur, India. Their services include AI Agents and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% E-Commerce Development25% Low/No Code Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSigma Tech is a web development company. The Lahore, Pakistan-based firm specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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25% API Development25% Web Development20% UX/UI Design +2 services15% DevOps Managed Services15% Product DesignHelix DevWorks Inc. Is a Montréal, Canada-based web development company. Founded in 2025, the team provides Web Development and API Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Batumi, Georgia
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25% API Development35% Web Development25% Custom Software Development +1 service15% E-Commerce DevelopmentGargar, a website development company, was established in 2023. They specializes in Web Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% AI Development25% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +1 service25% Custom Software DevelopmentHeadquartered in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Deeminate is a small software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Business Consulting25% Custom Software Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSaka ERP is a software development firm. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2025. The company is in Surabaya, Indonesia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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25% API Development45% Web Development20% DevOps Managed Services +1 service10% Mobile App DevelopmentPradata Tech is a small web development company. They offer Web Development and API Development and were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Khoni Pagadyacha Pada, India
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25% API Development45% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +1 service10% DevOps Managed ServicesOnline India Software Solutions is a small Khoni Pagadyacha Pada, India-based custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and API Development.
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% E-Commerce Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentDevIt International is a web development company. Their small team is headquartered in Nilai, Malaysia. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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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 DevelopmentTeknorion Bilişim is a small website development company established in 2025. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Buenos Aires, Argentina
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development15% Web Design +4 services15% Web Development10% UX/UI Design5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Mobile App DevelopmentBapps is an API Development company. The team provides API Development and Custom Software Development, and the agency is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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25% API Development45% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +1 service10% E-Commerce DevelopmentValtan Labs is a website development firm. The New Westminster, Canada-based team focuses on Web Development and API Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Sangli Miraj Kupwad, India
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25% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% E-Commerce Development +1 service25% Mobile App DevelopmentEstablished in 2026, Infernos IT Solutions is a custom software development firm. The company provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development50% Custom Software Development25% Web DevelopmentSoftware development company Tech Trinity offers Custom Software Development and API Development. They are located in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development55% Web Development20% Web DesignEnde is a web development firm. The South Jakarta, Indonesia-based company was established in 2026. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development25% Microservices Architecture Services15% AI Consulting +3 services15% AI Development15% Digital Engineering5% Enterprise App ModernizationCodeSurge AI is an API Development company. They are based in Thiruvananthapuram, India and have small team of experts. Their services include API Development and Microservices Architecture
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25% API Development25% AI Development25% Custom Software Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2026, Code Myth Technologies is an API Development company. The team provides API Development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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25% API Development20% Mobile App Development15% Enterprise App Modernization +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% IT Strategy Consulting5% AR/VR Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% Wearable App Development5% Web DevelopmentParzr is a small API Development company founded in 2023. Their services include API Development and Mobile App Development.
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25% API Development45% Web Development30% AI DevelopmentDevy Trix Pvt Ltd is a web development company. Headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, the company was launched in 2015. Their team provides Web Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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25% API Development20% AI Development20% Application Management & Support +3 services15% Custom Software Development10% Application Testing10% Enterprise App ModernizationDataOrbit Systems is an API Development company. The Islamabad, Pakistan-based company was founded in 2020. Their team offers API Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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10% API Development30% Manufacturing Consulting10% AI Development +5 services10% Custom Software Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% IoT Development10% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting10% Robotics Process AutomationLaunched in 2021, PanMo LLC is a Manufacturing Consulting company. Their team focuses on Manufacturing Consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerVilnius, Lithuania
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +3 services15% AI Agents15% Other Application Development5% AI ConsultingEstablished in 2015, unchainit. Is a custom software development company. The firm offers Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerGignac-la-Nerthe, France
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Low/No Code Development +2 services20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DevelopmentCode 66 is a SEO company established in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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15% API Development30% Web Development25% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) +2 services20% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI DesignSee all 2 projectsReUnited Technologies Pvt. Ltd. offers web development, including website and matrimonial system development, as well as server management and deployment services. Reviews indicate that the company is dedicated, committed, and meets objectives clearly, delivering projects on time with a down-to-earth approach. The feedback suggests a high level of satisfaction with no noted areas for improvement.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Omaha, NE
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15% API Development70% Custom Software Development15% Web DevelopmentCustom software development firm Method Development was founded in 2005. The small team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fayetteville, AR
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15% API Development30% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development +5 services10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web Development5% AR/VR DevelopmentSmall e-commerce development company Candela, is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brookvale, Australia
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15% API Development15% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI15% Custom Software Development +4 services15% IT Strategy Consulting15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% AI DevelopmentEstablished in 2002, Hidden Spark is an IT strategy consulting company. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Basel, Switzerland
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15% API Development30% Web Development20% Computer Engineering +3 services20% Custom Software Development10% Application Management & Support5% DevOps Managed ServicesBitsblast GmbH is a website development company. Located in Basel, Switzerland, the company offers Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +3 services10% AI Development10% Application Management & Support10% Mobile App DevelopmentAtinypixel Labs is a software development company. They are headquartered in Surat, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thane, India
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15% API Development15% E-Commerce Development15% Robotics Process Automation +9 services10% Application Management & Support10% Web Development5% Advertising5% Branding5% DevOps Managed Services5% Low/No Code Development5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Mobile App Development5% Sales OutsourcingActify Business is an e-commerce development firm. Located in Thane, India, the firm was founded in 2019. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Robotics Process Automation.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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15% API Development25% Web Development15% Web Design +5 services10% AI Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development5% E-Commerce DevelopmentLaunched in 2025, Coderlala Technologies Private Limited is a website development firm. The company offers Web Development and API Development, and is small.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Yerevan, Armenia
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15% API Development55% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development +1 service15% Mobile App DevelopmentVMDG Incorporated is a software development firm headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia. They provide Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development15% Application Testing10% AI Agents +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Engineering10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% Cybersecurity5% IoT DevelopmentAPI Development company Conimex IT was established in 1992. The team specializes in API Development and Application Testing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +3 services15% E-Commerce Development15% Mobile App Development15% Other Application DevelopmentAdam Apps Private limited is a software development company established in 2023. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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35% API Development35% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +1 service10% Web DesignDigital vision, a web development company, focuses on Web Development and API Development. The company is headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCaloocan, Philippines
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35% API Development35% Web Development30% BlockchainJohn, a web development firm, was established in 2016. Headquartered in Caloocan, Philippines, the team offers Web Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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10% API Development25% Web Development15% Social Media Marketing +6 services15% Web Design10% Digital Strategy10% Mobile App Development5% AI Development5% Application Management & Support5% Marketing StrategyEstablished in 2025, Graphura India Private Limited is a web development firm. Their team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerNovara, Italy
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10% API Development50% Web Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services10% Application Management & Support10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSenza Codice is a small web development firm founded in 2022. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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15% API Development30% Generative AI20% AI Development +3 services15% AI Consulting10% Data Annotation Services10% Microservices Architecture ServicesEPR is a Generative AI company. The firm is located in Kraków, Poland. Their services include Generative AI and Web Development.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development40% Custom Software Development15% Blockchain +2 services15% Web Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsITProLab provides comprehensive IT services including web and mobile architecture, admin panel development, crypto exchange integrations, and blockchain technology. Client reviews highlight their exceptional project management, innovative problem-solving, and high-quality deliverables. The team is commended for their strong communication skills and commitment to exceeding client expectations, resulting in a secure and user-friendly cryptocurrency platform.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% DevOps Managed Services20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentQUIXILON TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED is an UX design agency. In Pimpri-Chinchwad, India, the company focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development25% Web Design25% Web Development +4 services10% Branding10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% UX/UI DesignRelayBuilt is a website development firm. The Dayton, Ohio-based company was established in 2020. Their team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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10% API Development20% AI Agents20% AI Consulting +4 services20% Generative AI10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsLumaya Partners is an independent AI software studio in Raleigh, NC. We design and ship AI-powered software end to end — LLM pipelines, document processing, retrieval and semantic search,
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vincennes, France
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10% API Development50% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +1 service10% AI DevelopmentKorbicorp is a small software development firm established in 2025. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Development +7 services10% Application Management & Support10% Custom Software Development10% Generative AI10% IT Staff Augmentation10% Mobile App Development10% Other IT Consulting and SI10% Web DevelopmentCustom software development company MetaFront LLP is headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan. They offer Custom Software Development and Web Development and were established in 2024.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Segrate, Italy
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +6 services10% AI Development10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development5% E-Commerce DevelopmentSOFTWARETOOLS Online is a small software development company founded in 2024. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9São Lourenço (Vila Nogueira de Azeitão), Portugal
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10% API Development45% Custom Software Development25% Mobile App Development +1 service20% Web Development24Web, a small custom software development firm, is in São Lourenço (Vila Nogueira de Azeitão), Portugal. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pescara, Italy
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development10% AI Development +10 services10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% IT Strategy Consulting5% AI Consulting5% Application Management & Support5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Generative AI5% IT Managed Services5% IoT Development5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Other IT Consulting and SISoftInstigate srl SB is a custom software development company founded in 2005. The agency offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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10% API Development30% E-Commerce Development20% Web Development +4 services15% Mobile App Development10% Business Consulting10% Enterprise App Modernization5% Application Management & SupportE-commerce development company Scantranx is located in Dover, Delaware. They offer E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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List of the Top 15 API Development Services
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Webster Groves, MO
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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35.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999São Paulo, Brazil
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36.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Zymna Voda, Ukraine
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36.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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35.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Wilder, KY
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35.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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35.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Luzern, Switzerland
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35.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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35.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Cape Town, South Africa
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34.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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34.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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31/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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33.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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33.2/40.018/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Timișoara, Romania
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34.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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34.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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