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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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20% API Development40% AI Development25% Custom Software Development +1 service15% DevOps Managed ServicesSingularity Tech is an AI firm based in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2020, the team offers Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development19% Mobile App Development +3 services19% Web Development14% DevOps Managed Services8% Microservices Architecture ServicesDASHHOLD is a software development company launched in 2026. Their services include Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Other Application Development20% Web DevelopmentIntegify, an API Development company, is in Wellingara, Georgia. The team focuses on API Development and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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20% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% Microservices Architecture Services +2 services15% AI Development5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SIOkaxi Technology Solutions is a custom software development firm. Launched in 2025, the agency offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services20% Web Development10% AI Development5% AI Agents5% Generative AIAPI Development company Lian was launched in 2022. The company specializes in API Development and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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20% API Development35% Mobile App Development15% Other Application Development +3 services10% Custom Software Development10% Wearable App Development10% Web DevelopmentMobile application development firm DevRonins is located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Founded in 2022, the team offers Mobile App Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development35% Web Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services10% Application Testing10% Custom Software Development5% IT Strategy ConsultingFounded in 2026, siddhaya technology is a web development firm. Their services include Web Development and API Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gilgit, Pakistan
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development20% Application Management & Support +2 services20% Mobile App Development10% IT Managed ServicesTechDataConcepts, a custom software development firm, is located in Gilgit, Pakistan. They specialize in Custom Software Development and API Development and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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20% API Development20% AI Agents20% Custom Software Development +3 services20% Web Development10% Application Testing10% Mobile App DevelopmentAI Agents company InnovaSynx is based in Sugar Land, Texas. Their services include AI Agents and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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20% API Development25% Custom Software Development15% AI Development +4 services10% AI Agents10% DevOps Managed Services10% Generative AI10% Mobile App DevelopmentSSV Infotech is a software development company. The Surat, India-based firm was launched in 2023. Their team offers Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development30% Web Development25% Digital Strategy +2 services15% AI Development10% Custom Software DevelopmentLaunched in 2019, PulseX Media Solutions LLP is a small website development company. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development30% Application Testing30% Mobile App Development +3 services10% Custom Software Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% Microservices Architecture ServicesSutraa Technosoft is a mobile app development company. Founded in 2022, their team focuses on Mobile App Development and Application Testing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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20% API Development30% AI Agents25% Mobile App Development +2 services15% Web Development10% CRM Consulting and SITjvex Studio is an AI Agents company. The team focuses on AI Agents and Mobile App Development and is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development20% AI Agents20% AI Development +2 services20% Custom Software Development20% Generative AIVRM AI Technology, an AI Agents company, was launched in 2026. The agency focuses on AI Agents and API Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% API Development40% Application Management & Support30% Custom Software Development +2 services5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Web DevelopmentSimplexo Technologies is an Application Management & Support company. The Santa Tecla, El Salvador-based company focuses on Application Management & Support and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPoznań, Poland
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Development +7 services10% AR/VR Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Generative AI10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsGroDev is a solo full-stack development studio founded by Dominik Groński in Poznań, Poland. Registered business (JDG) since May 2026, VAT ID PL7773109895. We build custom web systems for
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% AR/VR Development +9 services10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Digital Strategy10% IT Managed Services10% Robotics Process Automation10% Web Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Graphic Design5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsGrizon Tech offers development and support for web applications, specializing in Angular. The overall feedback indicates high satisfaction with their on-time delivery, responsive design, and 24/7 IT support. Clients appreciate their commitment to business and operational ownership, though there is a suggestion for improvement in business requirements gathering using agile methodology.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Seoul, South Korea
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10% API Development40% IT Managed Services20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Web Development10% Custom Software DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAre you ready to revolutionize your crypto trading experience? Look no further! ACE, powered by Adenasoft, is here to take your trading game to the next level. Say goodbye to complicated setups and
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Chennai, India
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10% API Development30% AI Development10% AR/VR Development +5 services10% Application Management & Support10% Blockchain10% IT Managed Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentRuah Tech Sloutions is an AI firm. Founded in 2015, their team provides Artificial Intelligence and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Fredericton, Canada
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10% API Development25% Mobile App Development20% Custom Software Development +6 services10% E-Commerce Development10% IoT Development10% Web Development5% AI Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% IT Managed ServicesSyntecX Global Corporation is a mobile app development firm launched in 2005. Their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Coppell, TX
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10% API Development20% Microservices Architecture Services15% Custom Software Development +5 services15% IT Staff Augmentation10% AI Development10% IT Managed Services10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignKiranam Technologies is a software development firm. The midsize Coppell, Texas-based team focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence. The company was founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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10% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +3 services10% Application Testing10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application DevelopmentIconwave Technologies Private Limited is a midsize custom software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization and were founded in 2014.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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10% API Development10% Application Testing10% Cloud Consulting & SI +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity10% DevOps Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% IoT Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentAmericaTech, Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company launched in 2015. Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAhmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Search Engine Optimization +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentMehul Gohil is an Ahmedabad, India-based SEO company. Established in 2012, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Application Testing +7 services10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentPrevaj Consultants Pvt Ltd is a software development firm. The team is headquartered in Chennai, India, and their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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10% API Development10% Graphic Design10% IT Staff Augmentation +10 services10% Logo10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design5% AI Agents5% AI Development5% Custom Software Development5% Product Design5% UX/UI Design5% Web DevelopmentIn Islamabad, Pakistan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, O3interfaces is a web design agency. The team offers Web Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Noida, India
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10% API Development20% Mobile App Development15% Blockchain +7 services10% AI Agents10% Custom Software Development10% Generative AI10% UX/UI Design5% AI Development5% Application Management & Support5% E-Commerce DevelopmentMobile app development company Beno Support Technologies Pvt. Ltd was founded in 2013. The midsize team offers Mobile App Development and Blockchain.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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10% API Development20% E-Commerce Development15% Custom Software Development +9 services15% Web Development5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% Architectural Design5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% Graphic Design5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Microservices Architecture Services5% UX/UI DesignYatnam Technologies is an e-commerce development company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Kochi, India. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development20% AI Agents20% AI Development +5 services10% AI Consulting10% Data Annotation Services10% Generative AI10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsPrecisionML AI delivers custom AI tools, computer vision systems, deep learning pipelines, NLP models, and stunning websites. Trusted by 30+ clients globally. Fast delivery. 100% satisfaction
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerIslamabad, Pakistan
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10% API Development20% AI Development10% Custom Software Development +6 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 3 projectsAt NextGen Coders, we specialize in cutting-edge web development, AI/ML models, web scraping, automation, frontend, backend, and database management. Our mission is to transform ideas into powerful,
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignHispex Information & Solutions is a website development company. The firm is based in Modasa, India. Their team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development15% E-Commerce Development15% Web Development +6 services10% Branding10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignWeb Factory is a web development firm in Lahore, Pakistan. They specialize in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development40% Web Development25% Search Engine Optimization +2 services15% E-Commerce Development10% Web DesignSyedTech, a website development firm, focus on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancer
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10% API Development10% Application Management & Support10% Cloud Consulting & SI +9 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web Development5% IT Managed Services5% Low/No Code Development5% Social Media Marketing5% Web DesignRochael Software Consultancy, a cloud consulting & SI company, was established in 2026. They focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development50% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development +3 services10% ECM Consulting and SI10% Wearable App Development10% Web DevelopmentZOT3CH, a software development company, was established in 2025. The agency provides Custom Software Development and ECM consulting and SI, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% Application Testing +8 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% IoT Development10% Mobile App Development10% Wearable App Development10% Web Development5% IT Managed Services5% IT Strategy ConsultingFounded in 2020, Suryansh Raj Gupta is a custom software development firm. The agency provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +4 services10% AI Development10% Blockchain10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentUse-Ai is a software development company. They are in Noida, India. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerBirtamod, Nepal
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10% API Development40% Custom Software Development25% Enterprise App Modernization +3 services10% Application Management & Support10% IT Strategy Consulting5% ERP Consulting and SIModulifyr is a software development firm. The small Birtamod, Nepal-based team provides Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization. The firm was founded in 2026.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development15% AI Agents15% Application Management & Support +4 services15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development15% Web Design15% Web DevelopmentTide Health Developers is a small AI Agents company headquartered in Lekki, Nigeria. The team provides AI Agents and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +4 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development5% Advertising5% BrandingFounded in 2026, Wajdan is a small software development firm. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development35% Web Development30% Custom Software Development +2 services20% E-Commerce Development5% Low/No Code DevelopmentOpendesk IT is a small website development company located in Dehradun, India. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Web Design +4 services20% Web Development10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Print DesignInstant Web Solutions, an e-commerce development firm, was launched in 2025. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerPune, India
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Microservices Architecture Services +4 services20% Web Development10% Application Testing10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Mobile App DevelopmentHeadquartered in Pune, India, TechSetu is a custom software development company. Founded in 2026, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Microservices Architecture Services.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +6 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Logo10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DesignEstablished in 2026, Runwell Studio is a small custom software development firm headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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10% API Development20% AI Agents20% AI Development +6 services20% Custom Software Development10% Generative AI5% AI Consulting5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Robotics Process Automation5% Web DevelopmentTransport-AI is an AI Agents company. Located in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain, their small team offers AI Agents and Custom Software Development. The agency was launched in 2026.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development15% AI Agents15% Custom Software Development +4 services15% UX/UI Design15% Web Design15% Web Development10% AI DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsWe are IT company based on Nepal. we provide services such as Web development ,UI UX design ,AI automation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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15% API Development25% Web Development15% Microservices Architecture Services +5 services10% AI Agents10% Architectural Design10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services5% Application TestingZ Soft Hub, a website development firm, was founded in 2024. They provides Web Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services15% Web Development10% AI DevelopmentLahari Softwares is a software development company. Their small team of employees is based in Bengaluru, India. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Telford, England
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15% API Development15% AI Development15% Low/No Code Development +7 services15% Web Development10% Application Testing10% IT Strategy Consulting5% AI Consulting5% Call Center Services5% Computer Engineering5% Digital EngineeringArtificial intelligence development company Yedaiah specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Web Development. They were founded in 2015.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay
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15% API Development20% Graphic Design20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web Development5% Wearable App DevelopmentSmall UX company Barandiaran Digital Studio, is in Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay and Tokyo, Japan. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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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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31/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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