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 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% CRM Consulting and SI20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% IT Strategy Consulting20% Low/No Code DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsWe design intelligent Salesforce solutions that streamline operations, integrate AI, and drive measurable business growth.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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20% API Development30% AI Agents30% AI Development +2 services10% AI Consulting10% Generative AISee all 1 projectsTheOnexAI is a founder-led, boutique AI infrastructure agency in Surat, India. We build production-grade AI systems — not chatbot wrappers, not no-code templates — for businesses across India,
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cancún, Mexico
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +6 services10% Mobile App Development5% AI Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% E-Commerce Development5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsMayCloud is a software development agency based in Cancún, Mexico. We help businesses transform their ideas into reliable, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in custom software development,
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsJavaNrd is a custom software, web, and mobile app design and engineering studio founded by Naz Khan, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Read more1 of 1 reviews is 5 starsLess than $10,000 avg. project costRead 1 Recent ReviewReviewed 1 time in the past 6 months
JavaNrd has received positive feedback from clients in the last six months, particularly for their website development, design, and SEO services. A Managing Director from an entertainment agency praised JavaNrd's creativity and effective communication throughout the project, noting prompt responses to feedback and improvements. The client highlighted significant outcomes, such as increased website traffic and lead capture, and expressed satisfaction with the alignment of company values and budget fit.Was this helpful?
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JavaNrd has demonstrated strong expertise in the arts, entertainment, and music industry, particularly in website development, design, and SEO optimization. Clients have praised their creativity, effective communication, and ability to meet project goals such as increasing website traffic and lead capture. Overall sentiment in this industry highlights JavaNrd's alignment with client values and their commitment to delivering projects on time, making them a suitable partner for businesses seeking innovative solutions.
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JavaNrd has received positive feedback regarding its overall cost and value for money. Clients have highlighted that the pricing fits their budget while still delivering high-quality services. One client specifically mentioned that JavaNrd was selected for its competitive rates and alignment with company values, demonstrating an appreciation for the balance of cost and quality. Overall, the sentiment reflects satisfaction with the value provided relative to the investment made.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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20% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +3 services15% E-Commerce Development15% Low/No Code Development10% Custom Software DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsVoxycure Infotech offers services in web development with a particular emphasis on API Development, including API Programming and RESTful API Development. Clients highly commend the company for its technological innovation, consistent and timely project delivery, and effective management, demonstrating a strong commitment to both operational efficiency and broader societal issues.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development35% Web Development15% Custom Software Development +5 services10% DevOps Managed Services5% IT Strategy Consulting5% IoT Development5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Mobile App DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsOpulitics is a Turkish software and research and development firm that offers exceptional software, project, consulting, and training services to enterprises across diverse industries in Turkey and
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Klemzig, Australia
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20% API Development20% Conversion Optimization20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsTechwebsoft provides mobile application and website development services. The reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects quickly and efficiently, with clients praising their timely work and effective communication. The company is noted for offering good value for cost, meeting project deadlines, and maintaining a smooth operation of developed solutions.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Prishtina, Kosovo
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20% API Development50% AI Development30% AI ConsultingSee all 1 projectsSynapis is a no-code platform that lets you build, train, and deploy AI models entirely online—no expensive hardware or technical expertise needed. It’s designed to help businesses seamlessly
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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20% API Development20% Branding20% Search Engine Optimization +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsKomet Studios is a future-focused creative agency helping creators, entrepreneurs, and service-based businesses build premium brand ecosystems. We combine strategy, design, and automation to deliver
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20% API Development20% Cybersecurity20% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services20% Microservices Architecture Services20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAbavLabs is a technology and business consulting firm offering a wide range of IT services focused on delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance digital solutions. Our core services include
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% ERP Consulting and SI +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsURSolution is a digital product development company that helps businesses turn ideas into powerful and scalable software solutions. We create web and mobile applications, SaaS platforms, and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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20% API Development30% CRM Consulting and SI20% IT Strategy Consulting +3 services10% Custom Software Development10% Other IT Consulting and SI10% Web DevelopmentTaurus Digital Solutions is a CRM consulting and SI company. Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the firm was launched in 2025. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Web Design +4 services10% Blockchain10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentWeb design agency LKLoop was launched in 2019. The team specializes in Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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20% API Development30% Web Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services10% Custom Software Development10% Enterprise App Modernization5% Application Management & Support5% E-Commerce Development5% Web DesignKyrios Dev is a website development firm. Launched in 2019, the team offers Web Development and API Development.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentBOUNDARYFILL TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED is an UX agency. Their team is based in Ernakulam, India and provides UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI +2 services20% Digital Engineering20% Web DevelopmentCloud consulting & SI company S2 Data Systems Private Limited is in Pune, India. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +1 service20% Generative AIIn London, Canada, Parijat Software Inc is a small software development firm. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Poznań, Poland
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20% API Development50% Web Development30% Mobile App DevelopmentBased in Poznań, Poland, Codepred is a website development company. They provide Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Business Consulting20% ERP Consulting and SI +2 services20% IT Strategy Consulting20% Robotics Process AutomationMitchell Tech Solutions, an IT strategy consulting company, is headquartered in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma. Their services include IT strategy consulting and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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20% API Development20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Wearable App Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentAppxylo, a website development company, was established in 2023. In New York, New York, the team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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20% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +4 services10% Generative AI10% Mobile App Development5% Application Testing5% Digital StrategyIT BEASTS, a custom software development company, was founded in 2017. The firm specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Taguig, Philippines
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20% API Development20% Web Development15% Application Testing +6 services10% Data Annotation Services10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI Design5% AI Consulting5% DevOps Managed Services5% Search Engine OptimizationSprint19 is a website development company. Their team is headquartered in Taguig, Philippines and provides Web Development and API Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development50% Web Development20% Custom Software Development +1 service10% Low/No Code DevelopmentFounded in 2017, PolygonWeb, a small web development company, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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20% API Development45% Web Development15% Mobile App Development +2 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% Microservices Architecture ServicesWebsite development firm Pascalweb was established in 2023. In Marrakech, Morocco, the team offers Web Development and API Development.
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20% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% IT Strategy Consulting +5 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Other Application DevelopmentBytearoo is an API Development company. The Jaipur, India-based team focuses on API Development and IT strategy consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development25% Custom Software Development18% Web Development +5 services15% Mobile App Development7% Enterprise App Modernization5% E-Commerce Development5% Generative AI5% Microservices Architecture ServicesUSofte is a custom software development firm. The team is located in Santa Clara, California, and their services include Custom Software Development and API Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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20% API Development20% Product Design10% Web Design +9 services10% Web Development5% Business Consulting5% Custom Software Development5% DevOps Managed Services5% IT Managed Services5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Mobile App Development5% UX/UI DesignBraindepo LLC is a Product Design company founded in 2018. Their team offers Product Design and API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ankleshwar, India
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Web DevelopmentAscendance Solutions , a software development company, was launched in 2020. The agency offers Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentExtraTechs.io is a custom software development company. They are based in Ramallah, Palestine, State of. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Vadodara, India
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20% API Development20% AI Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentCleancoders.tech is a cloud consulting & SI company. Located in Vadodara, India and Vadodara, India, the firm was founded in 2020. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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20% API Development80% Cloud Consulting & SIJDR Security Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. They offer cloud consulting & SI and API Development and are based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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20% API Development40% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +2 services5% Pay Per Click5% Search Engine OptimizationDoit is a small custom software development firm headquartered in Latina, Italy. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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20% API Development20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2023, Propel Digital Partners is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hà Nội, Vietnam
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20% API Development30% E-Commerce Development20% Other Application Development +3 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentE-commerce development firm isevenr was launched in 2013. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Herzogenrath, Germany
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Application Testing +2 services20% DevOps Managed Services20% Other Application DevelopmentNetopz is an Application Testing company. Located in Herzogenrath, Germany and Aintree, Australia, the agency specializes in Application Testing and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Other Application Development +3 services20% Web Development10% Mobile App Development10% UX/UI DesignHFT Crypto is a small custom software development company. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2021.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Business Consulting +2 services20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% IT Strategy ConsultingIT strategy consulting company Beacon Co. Is in Bismarck, North Dakota. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Application Management & Support.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services +2 services20% E-Commerce Development20% Web DevelopmentWebholix Media and Technology is a New Delhi, India-based custom software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2024.
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DesignEnginify Technologies Private Limited, a web design agency, was founded in 2023. The team offers Web Design and Custom Software Development and is based in Lucknow, India.
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20% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% UX/UI Design +3 services20% Web Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignHeadquartered in Rungiri, Kenya, Heligon Systems is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% Application Management & Support20% Application Testing +3 services20% Mobile App Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentCataSolv is a website development company. They are headquartered in Ahmedabad, India and have small team. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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20% API Development50% Robotics Process Automation10% AI Consulting +2 services10% Document Digitization & Management10% IT Managed ServicesBPA.pro is a Robotics Process Automation company. The small Toronto, Canada-based team focuses on Robotics Process Automation and API Development. The company was founded in 2024.
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20% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentAminZamin is a custom software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development and are located in Jaigaon, India.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% API Development40% CRM Consulting and SI20% Digital Strategy +1 service20% Web DevelopmentKleinberg Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2024. The team provides CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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20% API Development50% Web Development10% Cybersecurity +2 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Web DesignMAD NL, a website development firm, is headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The team focuses on Web Development and API Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Łódź, Poland
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20% API Development40% UX/UI Design20% Web Development +2 services10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentUX agency ITEASY Sp. Z o.o. Provides UX/UI Design and Web Development. They are in Łódź, Poland.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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20% API Development20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% DevOps Managed Services20% Web DevelopmentCodelintech Softweb is a cloud consulting & SI company. The Ahmedabad, India-based team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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20% API Development25% Mobile App Development20% Other Application Development +3 services15% Application Testing10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentNocode Nest is a mobile application development firm. They are in Karachi, Pakistan and have small team of experts. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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20% API Development20% CRM Consulting and SI20% UX/UI Design +3 services20% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentUX design agency Middleton Media was established in 2023. In Lisboa, Portugal, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and CRM consulting and SI.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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20% API Development20% Application Testing20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Web DevelopmentZ Studios, a software development firm, was founded in 2024. They provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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List of the Top 15 API Development Services
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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32.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999São Paulo, Brazil
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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33.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Stamford, England
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33.5/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Zymna Voda, Ukraine
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Wilder, KY
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33.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Castrop-Rauxel, Germany
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33.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Luzern, Switzerland
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32.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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32.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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32.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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31.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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31.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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31.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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31.7/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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31.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Blue Ash, OH
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29.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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31.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands
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29.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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31.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249České Budějovice, Czech Republic
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31.3/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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30.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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29.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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30.9/40.017/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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29.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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