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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development30% Mobile App Development30% Web Development +1 service25% Custom Software DevelopmentMantar Tech is a website development company. The London, England-based firm was founded in 2012. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Asnières-sur-Seine, France
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15% API Development25% Mobile App Development25% Web Development +3 services15% Social Media Marketing10% AI Development10% UX/UI DesignArkone, a small application development firm, is headquartered in Asnières-sur-Seine, France and Paris, France. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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15% API Development35% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +3 services10% AI Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentSoftware development firm MarqueFactory is based in Karachi, Pakistan. Founded in 2018, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +3 services20% Mobile App Development10% E-Commerce Development5% AI AgentsHeadquartered in Jaipur, India, Atlansian is a software development company. Established in 2024, the team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, England
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15% API Development35% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +5 services10% AI Agents10% Enterprise App Modernization5% AI Development5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Mobile App DevelopmentLocated in Portsmouth, England, Digital Royalty is a custom software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and API Development and were launched in 2021.
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15% API Development15% E-Commerce Development15% Search Engine Optimization +4 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design15% Web Development10% AI DevelopmentBlooming Brands Inc is an API Development company founded in 2024. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the team offers API Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9नवी मुंबई, India
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15% API Development50% Mobile App Development15% Custom Software Development +2 services15% Web Development5% Other Application DevelopmentYHWorks Tech Private Limited is a small app development company. They offer Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2017.
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +2 services10% E-Commerce Development5% Application Management & SupportZafsoft Solution LLC is a custom software development firm launched in 2024. The small team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Union, NJ
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15% API Development15% Low/No Code Development10% AI Agents +7 services10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Enterprise App ModernizationWeb Bits is an API Development company launched in 2014. The company focuses on API Development and Low/No Code Development, and is small.
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15% API Development30% Custom Software Development30% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Enterprise App Modernization5% Web DevelopmentViglascode is a custom software development firm. Launched in 2024, the company is in Miami, Florida. Their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +5 services15% Mobile & App Marketing15% Other Application Development5% AI Agents5% CRM Consulting and SI5% E-Commerce DevelopmentCredexon is a web development company. The agency is in Noida, India. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development30% Web Development +1 service15% E-Commerce DevelopmentCreator Systems LLC (AX-BOX) is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Web Development and were launched in 2025.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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15% API Development20% E-Commerce Development15% Custom Software Development +6 services15% Web Development10% AI Agents10% Generative AI5% CRM Consulting and SI5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Mobile App DevelopmentE-commerce development company Pyonix Technology focuses on E-Commerce Development and Custom Software Development. They are headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Littleton, CO
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15% API Development15% AI Consulting15% AI Development +4 services15% Custom Software Development15% IT Strategy Consulting15% Web Development10% Marketing StrategyTruvisory® is a small IT strategy consulting company located in Littleton, Colorado. The team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development15% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development +11 services10% Web Development5% AI Agents5% AI Consulting5% AI Development5% Application Management & Support5% Cloud Consulting & SI5% DevOps Managed Services5% E-Commerce Development5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Generative AI5% Mobile & App MarketingSritcreations is a Bhubaneswar, India-based custom software development company. They focus on Custom Software Development and API Development.
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15% API Development30% Low/No Code Development20% Custom Software Development +3 services15% Other Application Development10% Engineering10% Robotics Process AutomationLow/No Code Development company Alpray Automation was launched in 2021. The agency focuses on Low/No Code Development and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9worpacho, Nepal
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15% API Development25% Microservices Architecture Services15% Web Development +5 services10% AI Consulting10% AI Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Generative AI5% AI AgentsLaunched in 2014, Purple Folder Services is a Microservices Architecture Services company. The agency provides Microservices Architecture Services and Web Development, and is small.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Palermo, Italy
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development20% Application Management & Support +2 services15% DevOps Managed Services10% AI DevelopmentElsinor S.R.L. Is a small custom software development firm founded in 2025. Their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development25% AI Development25% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Web Development15% E-Commerce DevelopmentHaseeb Shahid-LogicsBay is a custom software development company founded in 2018. Their services include Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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15% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +2 services20% Web Design10% IT Strategy ConsultingIn Sacramento, California, Sierra Strategic is a software development company. They provide Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% AI Development +3 services15% Enterprise App Modernization15% Generative AI10% AI AgentsFounded in 2012, Sastra Innovations (OPC) Private Limited is a small software development firm. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Greater, England
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15% API Development15% Application Management & Support15% Custom Software Development +4 services15% DevOps Managed Services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% IT Strategy ConsultingFounded in 2015, Primatoz is a small Greater, England-based API Development company. Their team specializes in API Development and Custom Software Development.
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15% API Development50% E-Commerce Development35% Web DevelopmentUpSolite is an e-commerce development firm. Founded in 2022, the agency is located in Surat, India and London, Canada. Their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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15% API Development25% Custom Software Development20% Robotics Process Automation +5 services10% AI Development10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Generative AI5% AI Agents5% Application Management & SupportCustom software development firm VR TECH provides Custom Software Development and Robotics Process Automation. They were founded in 2017.
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15% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services15% E-Commerce Development15% Microservices Architecture Services15% Web DevelopmentYatice is a software development company. The Ibadan, Nigeria-based team provides Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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15% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development +4 services15% Microservices Architecture Services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% Enterprise App ModernizationGledam Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is an API Development company. The team is headquartered in Pune, India, and their services include API Development and Custom Software Development.
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15% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services15% DevOps Managed Services15% Web Development10% Wearable App Development5% Application Management & SupportAppaiera is a software development company. They are in Brussels, Belgium. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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15% API Development35% Custom Software Development25% Graphic Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentPrinceNet is a software development firm based in Mala, India. Founded in 2023, the team offers Custom Software Development and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Best, Netherlands
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15% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +3 services15% AI Development10% Web Development5% Robotics Process AutomationFounded in 2026, Dataforsyn is a custom software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI and is in Best, Netherlands.
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15% API Development40% Custom Software Development15% AI Development +2 services15% ERP Consulting and SI15% Web DevelopmentTechSupp is a custom software development firm. Their team is in Budapest, Hungary and focuses on Custom Software Development and API Development.
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15% API Development30% Web Development15% Mobile App Development +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development5% CRM Consulting and SI5% ERP Consulting and SI5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Web DesignInjaazh Global is a small Pabna, Bangladesh-based website development company. The team specializes in Web Development and API Development.
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15% API Development25% AI Development25% Custom Software Development +3 services15% CRM Consulting and SI10% AI Consulting10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SISmplfy is a software development firm. They are located in Acton, Massachusetts and have small team. They offer Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Selden, NY
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15% API Development75% Search Engine Optimization10% AI DevelopmentSEO agency Action Tech was founded in 2019. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and API Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPalma, Spain
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15% API Development15% Computer Engineering15% Custom Software Development +4 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Business ConsultingCustom software development firm DerekSolutions, S.L was founded in 2003. The company specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% API Development15% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +8 services10% Application Management & Support10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Mobile App Development5% AI Development5% Microservices Architecture Services5% Product Design5% UX/UI DesignSee all 1 projectsBright Future Soft is a trusted software development company delivering custom management systems, ERP solutions, websites, and scalable SaaS products. We help businesses grow with reliable
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10% API Development40% Custom Software Development10% Application Management & Support +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Product Design10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsEndevo Digital is a forward-thinking IT and digital solutions company committed to helping businesses innovate, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. We specialize in a wide
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10% API Development10% Business Consulting10% Custom Software Development +8 services10% ERP Consulting and SI10% IT Managed Services10% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting10% Manufacturing Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI DesignBytes And Cookies Technologies LLP is a web design company launched in 2009. Their team specializes in Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity10% DevOps Managed Services10% ERP Consulting and SI10% IT Managed Services10% IoT DevelopmentCRM consulting and SI company LOGICIRCUIT PRIVATE LIMITED was founded in 2025. Headquartered in Vijayawada, India, the team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% CRM Consulting and SI +8 services10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Managed Services10% IT Staff Augmentation10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Other IT Consulting and SI10% Web Development5% Cybersecurity5% IoT DevelopmentVerolumos Innoventura Indonesia is an API Development company. Launched in 2025, the agency is in Kabupaten Bandung, Indonesia. Their team focuses on API Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Consulting +7 services10% AI Development10% Application Management & Support10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Generative AI10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentUndoLabs is an AI Agents company in Toronto, Canada. They focus on AI Agents and AI Consulting and were established in 2025.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Saguaçu, Brazil
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10% API Development10% AI Agents10% AI Consulting +7 services10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development10% Generative AI10% Low/No Code Development10% Microservices Architecture Services10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentGIAvantech Softwares Ltda. Is a website development company launched in 2026. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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10% API Development30% Custom Software Development25% Web Development +3 services15% UX/UI Design10% Application Management & Support10% E-Commerce DevelopmentAnanas.KZ is a software development company. Based in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, the agency was established in 2022. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rotorua, New Zealand
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12% API Development14% Custom Software Development14% Mobile App Development +5 services12% AR/VR Development12% Application Management & Support12% Digital Strategy12% Other Application Development12% Web DevelopmentCustom software development company Deliver is based in Rotorua, New Zealand. They focus on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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10% API Development30% Web Design30% Web Development +3 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Search Engine OptimizationSee all 1 projectsUnder the SWOT umbrella, we are a leading web development company in Malaysia, offering comprehensive digital solutions including custom website development, web applications, and digital
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Social Media Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Other Digital Marketing5% Search Engine Optimization5% Web DesignCustom software development firm Zeal Corporations was established in 2016. The small team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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10% API Development10% Application Management & Support10% Application Testing +7 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Other Application Development10% Search Engine Optimization10% Web DevelopmentNew vibrations Ltd., a SEO company, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI. The company is located in Split, Croatia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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10% API Development10% AI Development10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +7 services10% Blockchain10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Custom Software Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% IoT Development10% Robotics Process AutomationFounded in 2005, Bizteon Software, a small IT strategy consulting company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Their team offers IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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10% API Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Search Engine Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentIn Ahmedabad, India, InfoPixal is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bordon, England
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10% API Development20% Business Consulting10% Custom Software Development +6 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Graphic Design10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentPivale, a small Business Consulting company, is based in Bordon, England. Their services include Business Consulting and API Development.
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10% API Development20% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services15% Web Development10% DevOps Managed Services10% Search Engine Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignGo to WebSmith is a small custom software development company based in Dayton, Ohio. The team 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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$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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$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
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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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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