Affordable Backend API Development StudioBackend API
Build production-ready REST or GraphQL APIs in 8-12 weeks. Fixed pricing from $80K to $250K with no hourly billing.
IRPR builds backend APIs for web and mobile apps using Node.js, Django, Go, and PostgreSQL. We handle authentication, data modeling, and third-party integrations.
We ship your MVP in 8-12 weeks with a fixed price range of $80,000 to $250,000. All APIs are built to meet HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2 compliance as needed.
Startups looking for a cost-effective API for their SaaS product. Mid-market companies needing to modernize legacy backends. Healthcare firms requiring compliant APIs. Ecommerce brands building custom checkout and inventory systems.
Types of software we ship.
REST API
Standard RESTful API with Node.js or Django. Integrates with Stripe, Twilio, and Auth0 for payments, messaging, and authentication.
GraphQL API
Flexible GraphQL API using Apollo Server and Prisma. Reduces over-fetching and speeds up frontend development.
Microservices API
Decomposed backend into independent services with RabbitMQ and Docker. Scales horizontally for high-traffic apps.
Serverless API
Serverless functions on AWS Lambda or Cloudflare Workers. Pay only for execution, ideal for bursty workloads.
WebSocket API
Real-time API using WebSocket or Socket.IO. Used for live dashboards, chat, and collaborative editing.
BFF (Backend for Frontend)
Dedicated API layer for each client (web, iOS, Android) using Express.js. Optimizes data shape per platform.
Third-party API Integration
Connect your app to Salesforce, HubSpot, or Shopify via custom integrations. Handle rate limiting and data sync.
API Gateway
Centralized API gateway with Kong or NGINX. Manages authentication, rate limiting, and routing across multiple services.
We build for every business type.
Startups and SaaS
Ecommerce and Retail
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Finance and Banking
Enterprise and Internal Tools
Why choose an affordable backend API development studio
IRPR has shipped over 200 APIs for clients in 50 countries with a 98% on-time delivery rate.
We use fixed pricing from $80,000 to $250,000 for a complete API MVP. No hourly billing, no surprise costs. Our average timeline is 8-12 weeks from kickoff to production deployment.
Every API meets the compliance level you need—HIPAA for healthcare, PCI-DSS for payments, SOC 2 for SaaS. We handle the security audits and documentation automatically.
Generic dev shop vs IRPR: the real difference
Not all studios deliver the same quality. Here is how IRPR compares to a typical agency.
Most agencies charge by the hour and let scope creep inflate costs. They rarely specialize in API security or compliance, which leads to expensive rewrites later.
IRPR offers fixed pricing from the start, built-in compliance, and a dedicated lead architect who reviews every line of code. You get a production-ready API that passes audits without extra work.
- Hourly billing with no cap
- Unclear timelines (often 6+ months)
- No compliance expertise
- Reactive error handling
- Code delivered with minimal docs
- Your IP may not be fully owned
- Fixed price from $80K (Roadmap phase locks scope)
- 8-12 week delivery with milestones
- HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 compliant by default
- Proactive monitoring with Sentry and Datadog
- Full documentation and Postman collections
- You own 100% of the source code
How we build your API in 4 phases
Every project follows IRPR's Idea - Roadmap - Product - Release framework.
We start with a one-week discovery to align on goals, then move to a detailed Roadmap that fixes scope and cost. After that, we build the API in 2-week sprints with continuous demos.
The final phase includes load testing, security audit, and deployment to your infrastructure. You get a production-ready API with CI/CD, monitoring, and documentation.
What ships with every API project
You are not just getting code. Every delivery includes the following.
IRPR hands over everything you need to run and maintain your API. No black boxes, no hidden dependencies.
- Source code in your private GitHub repository
- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Unit tests and integration tests (80%+ coverage)
- API documentation via Postman or Swagger
- Deployment scripts for AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Monitoring setup with Sentry and Datadog
- Security audit report (OWASP top 10 checks)
- Performance load test results (up to 10,000 concurrent requests)
- 30 days of post-launch support
- SLA with 99.9% uptime guarantee
What we ship in this practice.
Patient scheduling API for telehealth
Built a REST API for a healthcare startup that syncs appointments across providers. Reduced no-show rate by 30% using automated reminders. Tech: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Twilio, HIPAA compliant.
Payment processing API for fintech
Developed a PCI-DSS compliant API handling $2M in monthly transactions. Integrated with Stripe and Plaid for payment and account verification. Tech: Django, PostgreSQL, Stripe, SOC 2.
Order fulfillment API for ecommerce
Created a microservices API for a DTC brand that connects Shopify with 3PL warehouses. Cut order processing time from 4 hours to 15 minutes. Tech: Go, RabbitMQ, Shopify API, AWS.
Real-time analytics API for SaaS
Built a WebSocket API using Node.js and Redis that streams user events to a dashboard. Handled 50,000 events per second with sub-10ms latency. Tech: Node.js, Redis, Socket.IO, AWS Lambda.
ML model inference API for edtech
Developed a GraphQL API that serves personalized learning recommendations. Reduced grading time for teachers by 40% using serverless inference. Tech: GraphQL, Python, TensorFlow, AWS SageMaker, FERPA compliant.
Inventory sync API for retail
Created an API gateway that connects POS systems, ERP, and warehouse management. Reduced inventory discrepancies by 95% with real-time sync. Tech: Kong, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Shopify API.
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. Over 200 projects completed on fixed price.
8-12 week MVP delivery
We ship your first working API in 8-12 weeks. Our average timeline is 10 weeks from kickoff to production launch.
Compliance built in
We include HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 compliance in every standard build. No separate compliance project needed - it is part of our development process.
Senior engineers only
Every IRPR engineer has 8+ years of experience. No juniors, no offshore teams. Your project is led by a principal architect who reviews all code.
Full code ownership
You own 100% of the source code, documentation, and infrastructure credentials. No lock-in, no recurring license fees.
30-day post-launch support
After deployment, we provide 30 days of monitoring and bug fixes. Our support team has a 1-hour response time for critical issues.
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.