Best API Development Tools for Small Business

Adam Crivello
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Researched and written by Adam Crivello

Products classified in the overall API Development category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business API Development to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business API Development category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the API Development Tools category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business API Development Tools category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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Postman

(1,736)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
2nd Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations to build, test, and manage APIs at scale. With Postman, teams collaborate efficiently

Users: Software Engineer, Software Developer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 39% Mid-Market, 34% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, API Testing, API Management, Testing, Testing Efficiency
ConsSlow Performance, Performance Issues, Slow Loading, Resource Limitations, Limited Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Postman features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.8
Access Control
Average: 8.5
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.7
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Company Website
https://www.postman.com
Twitter
@getpostman
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/3795851/

Apidog

(208)4.9 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
1st Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Apidog Inc. is a US development platform company founded in 2022. The company operates internationally, serving clients ranging from small teams to enterprise-level organizations with flexible pricing

Users: Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 44% Small-Business, 32% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, API Management, Features, API Integration, User Interface
ConsAPI Limitations, Learning Curve, Learning Difficulty, Poor UI, Limited Customization
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Apidog features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Visibility
Average: 8.6
9.5
Access Control
Average: 8.5
9.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
9.5
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2023
HQ Location
Middletown, US
Company Website
https://apidog.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/anakin-ai/
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IBM API Connect

(162)4.3 out of 5
Free trial available
14th Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

IBM API Connect is a complete, intuitive and scalable API solution that lets organizations implement a robust API strategy by building, exposing, securing, and managing an entire API ecosystem across

Users: Software Engineer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Financial Services · Market Segment: 45% Enterprise, 35% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsFeatures, API Management, Ease of Use, Integration Capabilities, Security
ConsAPI Limitations, Expensive, Learning Difficulty, Performance Issues, Slow Performance
User SatisfactionSeller Details
IBM API Connect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.7
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.8
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
1911
HQ Location
Armonk, NY
Company Website
https://www.ibm.com/us-en
Twitter
@IBM
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/
Ownership
SWX:IBM
Phone
1-866-277-7488

AWS AppSync

(90)4.3 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

AWS AppSync automatically updates the data in web and mobile applications in real time, and updates data for offline users as soon as they reconnect. AppSync makes it easy to build collaborative mobil

Users: Software Engineer, Software Developer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 51% Small-Business, 28% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsCloud Storage, Ease of Use, Security Protection, Data Management, Platform Flexibility
ConsCost Management, API Limitations, Learning Curve, Missing Features, Poor Customer Support
User SatisfactionSeller Details
AWS AppSync features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.3
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
7.9
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Seattle, WA
Company Website
https://aws.amazon.com/?nc2=h_lg
Twitter
@awscloud
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services/
Ownership
NASDAQ: AMZN

Boomi

(468)4.4 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Boomi is the intelligent integration and automation company that drives transformation. The Boomi Platform enables businesses to connect applications, people, and data faster to eliminate digital fra

Users: Software Engineer, Consultant · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 46% Enterprise, 38% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate Boomi's easy-to-use interface, its ability to communicate with multiple systems using predefined connectors, the convenience of its Branch and Merge feature, and the value of its AI-powered monitoring that detects failures and triggers email alerts. Users mentioned issues such as the platform's limited scalability, non-transparent pricing, weak support primarily from Asia, limited key upgrades, and the need for improvement in areas like AI capabilities, error troubleshooting, and the availability of pre-built connectors for niche and emerging applications.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Integrations, Easy Integrations, Features, Integration Capabilities
ConsComplexity, Integration Issues, Learning Curve, Difficult Learning, Missing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Boomi features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.6
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.7
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
Chesterbrook, PA
Company Website
https://boomi.com/
Twitter
@boomi
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/boomi-inc/

Kong Gateway

(303)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Pay As You Go
8th Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Kong is a cloud-based API management solution designed to help organizations streamline their API operations and enhance their digital experiences. As businesses increasingly rely on APIs to connect s

Users: Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 39% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, API Management, Security, Scalability, Features
ConsPoor Documentation, Missing Features, API Management, Limited Features, Learning Difficulty
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Kong Gateway features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.4
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.3
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Company Website
https://konghq.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/278819/

WSO2 API Platform

(140)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
11th Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

WSO2 API Platform is an open source, unified control plane for managing APIs, AI, and event-driven traffic across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. It enables organizations to design, secure

Users: Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 36% Small-Business, 34% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsAPI Management, API Development, Speed, Deployment, Ease of Use
ConsDifficult Configuration, Complexity, Difficult Setup, API Limitations, API Management
User SatisfactionSeller Details
WSO2 API Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.6
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.3
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2005
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
Company Website
https://wso2.com
Twitter
@wso2
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/66028/

Zuplo

(41)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
5th Easiest To Use in API Development software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Zuplo helps you ship great APIs & MCP Servers from day one. Startups and big enterprises ship authentication, rate limiting, developer documentation, and monetization with amazing DX, using our se

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 56% Small-Business, 37% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsAPI Management, Customer Support, Ease of Use, Integrations, Customization
ConsLimited Functionality, Missing Features, Complexity, Complex Management, Deployment Difficulties
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Zuplo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.8
Access Control
Average: 8.5
9.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.9
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
Seattle, WA
Company Website
https://zuplo.com
Twitter
@zuplo
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zuplo

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

(715)4.5 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is the industry-leading integration and governance solution designed to connect any application, API, and AI agent across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. For nearly

Users: Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 58% Enterprise, 30% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the platform's API-led connectivity approach, reusable components, clear view of all the APIs and data flows, and the ability to read AI-driven recommendations for data transformations, all of which speed up project delivery and reduce development time. Users reported concerns with the licensing and overall cost of ownership, the vCore-based pricing structure making scaling difficult and costly, a steep learning curve for new developers, and some performance issues.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Integration Capabilities, Easy Integrations, Features, API Management
ConsLearning Curve, Expensive, Learning Difficulty, Steep Learning Curve, Difficult Learning
User SatisfactionSeller Details
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Visibility
Average: 8.6
9.0
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.8
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Company Website
https://www.salesforce.com/
Twitter
@salesforce
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/3185/
Ownership
NYSE:CRM
Phone
+1 (800) 667-6389

Xano

(66)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
4th Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Xano is the fastest way to create a scalable backend for any app or agent — from mission-critical software to your latest vibe-coded project. As a unified platform, Xano gives you everything you ne

Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 89% Small-Business, 6% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Speed, Customer Support, Development Speed, Ease of Learning
ConsExpensive, Learning Difficulty, Chat Issues, Coding Skills, Frequent Updates
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Xano features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Visibility
Average: 8.6
9.4
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
9.3
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Woodland Hills, US
Company Website
https://www.xano.com
Twitter
@xano
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/xano/

AppMaster.io

(114)4.9 out of 5
Free trial available
12th Easiest To Use in API Development software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

AppMaster.io is a no-code platform designed to help businesses create production-level applications with code generation: backend, web, and native mobile apps. With AppMaster.io, you can grow from an

Users: Chief Executive Officer · Industries: Computer Software, Financial Services · Market Segment: 80% Small-Business, 12% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, No Coding, Low Code, No-Code Development, App Development
ConsCost Issues, Pricing Issues, Expensive, User Interface, Difficult Learning
User SatisfactionSeller Details
AppMaster.io features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.6
Visibility
Average: 8.6
9.6
Access Control
Average: 8.5
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
9.5
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Company Website
https://appmaster.io/
Twitter
@appmaster_io
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/appmasterio/

Ambassador

(20)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$10.00
6th Easiest To Use in API Development software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Blackbird: The API Development Platform to Accelerate Prod-Ready APIs Harness AI-powered Code Generation, Instant Mocking, and On-Demand Ephemeral Test Environments to streamline your development pro

Industries: Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 50% Small-Business, 45% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Centralization Management, Features, Automation, Easy Integrations
ConsExpensive, Difficult Configuration, Limited Community Support, Poor Customer Support, API Management
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Ambassador features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Visibility
Average: 8.6
10.0
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
10.0
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Boulder, US
Company Website
https://www.gravitee.io/
Twitter
@GraviteeIO
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitee-io/

Swagger Studio

(188)4.5 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Swagger is an API development platform that combines powerful open-source tools with advanced collaboration, governance, and integration features. It helps teams create, standardize, and scale APIs wi

Users: Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 39% Small-Business, 35% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsIntegrations, Documentation, Ease of Use, API Integration, API Testing
ConsUX Improvement, Data Management Issues, Expensive, Limited Collaboration, Limited Customization
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Swagger Studio features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.5
Access Control
Average: 8.5
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
8.3
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
HQ Location
Somerville, MA
Company Website
https://smartbear.com
Twitter
@smartbear
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/108422/

Apify

(438)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Apify is a full-stack web scraping and automation platform that helps anyone get value from the web. At its core is Apify Store, a marketplace where developers build, publish, and monetize automation

Users: Founder, CEO · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 79% Small-Business, 10% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate Apify's scalability, its ability to handle large data outputs, and its extensive catalog of ready-made actors which reduces setup time for common use cases. Users mentioned that the pricing model is confusing with multiple layered fees, the learning curve can be steep for beginners, and the user interface could be more intuitive.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Features, Scraping Efficiency, Automation, Easy Integrations
ConsPricing Issues, Expensive, Learning Difficulty, Learning Curve, Steep Learning Curve
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Apify features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
9.2
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Praha, CZ
Company Website
https://apify.com/
Twitter
@apify
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/10608457/

Workato

(751)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
3rd Easiest To Use in API Development software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Workato is the #1-rated iPaaS and the leader in Enterprise MCP — the platform enterprises trust to unify integration, automation, and AI in one secure, cloud-native runtime. Trusted by over 12,000 cus

Users: Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 43% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise
User Sentiment

Reviewers like Workato's user-friendly interface, powerful automation capabilities, and the ability to create complex automations with minimal effort, which speeds up workflow setup and reduces errors. Users reported that Workato's high pricing and steep learning curve for complex logic can be barriers for smaller teams, and its complex workflows can be hard to manage.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Integrations, Easy Integrations, Automation, Features
ConsComplexity, Learning Curve, Missing Features, Data Limitations, Expensive
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Workato features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Visibility
Average: 8.6
8.9
Access Control
Average: 8.5
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.8
9.7
Orchestration
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Mountain View, California
Company Website
https://www.workato.com
Twitter
@Workato
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/3675685
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