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Get a production-ready API built by senior engineers in 8-12 weeks. Fixed price from $80K - no hourly billing, no surprises.
IRPR builds affordable APIs for startups and mid-market companies using Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, and Stripe. We ship RESTful and GraphQL APIs that handle 10,000+ requests per minute on AWS or GCP infrastructure.
Every project ships in 8-12 weeks at a fixed price between $80K and $250K. Senior engineers only - no junior devs. We comply with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 standards when required.
CTOs need to launch an MVP without blowing their budget. Product owners want a scalable API that integrates with existing tools like Salesforce or HubSpot. Non-technical founders need a partner who explains everything in plain English.
Types of software we ship.
REST API
Standard RESTful endpoints with JSON responses. Built with Express.js or Fastify. Includes JWT auth and rate limiting.
GraphQL API
Single endpoint with flexible queries using Apollo Server. Avoids over-fetching and under-fetching data. Works with React frontends.
Payment API
Handles subscriptions, invoices, and payouts via Stripe or Braintree. Securely stores payment methods using PCI-DSS compliant tokens.
Ecommerce API
Manages product catalog, cart, checkout, and inventory sync. Integrates with Shopify and BigCommerce for multi-channel sales.
Healthcare API
HIPAA-compliant endpoints for patient records, appointment scheduling, and billing. Uses FHIR standards and encrypted payloads.
Third-party Integration API
Middleware between your app and Salesforce, HubSpot, or QuickBooks. Handles webhooks, OAuth, and data mapping.
Real-time API
WebSocket or Server-Sent Events for live data streams. Used for chat, dashboards, and live tracking. Built with Socket.io or AWS AppSync.
Internal Microservice API
Lightweight gRPC or RabbitMQ services for internal system communication. Each service scales independently on Kubernetes.
We build for every business type.
SaaS platforms
ecommerce
healthcare
fintech
logistics & travel
Why affordable API development matters
A well-built API replaces manual processes and reduces operational cost from day one.
At IRPR, we have seen companies spend $50K+ per year on manual data entry and reconciliation that a single API could automate. A customer portal API for a logistics client cut their support tickets by 40% in the first 3 months by letting customers self-serve tracking and invoicing.
Affordable does not mean cheap. It means you get senior engineers who ship a production-ready API in 8-12 weeks at a fixed price. No hourly billing, no scope creep. We use Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis to keep infrastructure costs low while handling 10,000+ requests per minute.
How we compare to other API development shops
Most agencies hide scope in hourly billing. IRPR gives you a fixed price and a clear timeline.
We have seen the industry standard: vague estimates, junior developers, and monthly invoices that keep climbing. IRPR flips the model. Our Roadmap phase (week 2) produces a fixed quote and a Gantt chart. You approve the plan and the price before we write a single line of code.
After the project, you own all the code, the CI/CD pipeline, and the AWS/GCP infrastructure. We give you a runbook and a 30-day hypercare period. No lock-in, no recurring fees.
- bills by the hour, scope always grows
- assigns junior or mid-level devs
- no compliance expertise (HIPAA, PCI)
- documents after code is written
- no post-launch support included
- code stays on their servers until paid
- fixed price from $80K, no surprises
- senior engineers with 10+ years experience
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 ready
- architecture docs before coding starts
- 30-day hypercare included
- full code ownership, delivered to your repo
Our 4-phase process for affordable API development
From idea to production in 8-12 weeks, with a fixed price locked in week 2.
The Roadmap phase (week 2) produces a complete scope document, a fixed price, and a Gantt chart. You approve before any development begins. No surprises.
The Product phase builds, tests, and deploys the API incrementally. Each sprint ends with a deployable artifact. By week 10 you see a production-ready API.
What ships with your affordable API project
Every project includes everything you need to run and maintain the API independently.
We do not hand over a zip file and disappear. You get source code, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, and documentation. Your team can take over day 1 without us.
The checklist below represents our standard delivery. No hidden items, no add-on costs.
- Source code in your private GitHub or GitLab repo
- CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or CloudFormation
- API documentation via Swagger or Postman collection
- Automated test suite (unit, integration, load tests)
- Sentry error tracking and Datadog monitoring
- Runbook with deployment and rollback steps
- 30-day post-launch hypercare with Slack support
What we ship in this practice.
Patient portal API for a telehealth startup
Built a HIPAA-compliant REST API connecting a React frontend with EHR data. Reduced patient intake time by 3 minutes per visit. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, FHIR, Stripe.
Payment orchestration API for a fintech platform
Developed a middleware API routing transactions to Stripe and Braintree based on card type. Handled 50,000 transactions per month with 99.9% uptime. Tech stack: Express.js, Redis, PCI-compliant vault.
Inventory sync API for a multi-channel ecommerce brand
Built a GraphQL API syncing inventory between Shopify, Amazon, and a warehouse management system. Reduced overselling by 95%. Tech stack: Apollo Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda.
Booking API for a travel startup
Created a real-time API for hotel and flight bookings using WebSockets. Let travelers see live availability and confirm bookings in under 15 seconds. Tech stack: Next.js, Socket.io, Redis, Stripe.
Data ingestion API for a logistics company
Built a REST API that ingests tracking data from 5 carrier APIs (UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, Purolator) and normalizes it into one format. Reduced manual data entry by 8 hours per week. Tech stack: Node.js, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ.
Student enrollment API for an EdTech platform
Developed a FERPA-compliant API integrating a learning management system with a student information system. Processed 10,000 enrollments daily with zero data loss. Tech stack: Python Flask, PostgreSQL, AWS SQS.
Why teams hire us.
Fixed price, not hourly
Every project gets a fixed quote in the Roadmap phase (week 2). No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no scope creep charges. You know the cost before we write code.
Senior engineers only
We assign developers with 10+ years of experience. No junior devs, no offshore teams. Your PM is a technical lead who writes code and reviews every PR.
Full code ownership
We deliver the source code to your repo on day 1. You own everything. No lock-in, no recurring license fees. You can take the code and run it yourself.
Compliance built in
We have built HIPAA-compliant APIs for healthcare, PCI-compliant payment APIs for fintech, and FERPA-compliant systems for EdTech. Compliance is not an add-on.
8-12 week timeline
From kickoff to production in 8-12 weeks. We do not do 6-month projects. Every sprint ends with a deployable artifact. You see progress every 2 weeks.
Post-launch hypercare
We give you 30 days of Slack support after launch. We fix bugs, answer questions, and help your team take over. No drop-off after the final invoice.
Idea → Roadmap → Product → Release.
Every engagement runs through the same four-stage pipeline. Predictable by design.
Questions clients ask first.
Related services and industries.
Ready to build? Let's talk.
30-minute discovery call. No deck. We'll tell you honestly what it takes, how long, and how much.