API Backend
Build and deploy scalable REST or GraphQL APIs with auth, rate limiting, and great docs. Perfect for mobile apps and integrations.
Secure by Default
Scalable
Observable
Well-Documented
UK/EU Hosting
Fully Portable
Who it's for
- Mobile apps, SaaS products, internal tools, and partners who need reliable, documented APIs.
Why Choose Custom API Backend
Secure by default: authentication (JWT/OAuth), RBAC, input validation
Scalable: horizontal autoscale, queues/workers, caching
Observable: logs, metrics, tracing, uptime alerts
Well-documented: OpenAPI/GraphQL schema + dev portal
UK/EU hosting options, backups, human support
API Build Tiers (One-Off)
| Tier | One-off price | Typical timeline | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core API | £5k–£10k | 3–5 weeks | REST or GraphQL, 6–10 endpoints, CRUD, auth (JWT), validation, tests, OpenAPI/SDL docs |
| Integrated API | £15k–£25k | 6–10 weeks | Core + external integrations (e.g., Stripe, payments, webhook consumers), RBAC, rate limiting, caching, background jobs |
| Scale API | £30k–£50k | 8–12+ weeks | Complex workflows, multi-tenant, advanced auth (OAuth2), reporting, queues, search, SLA launch support |
API Hosting on LaunchStack
| Tier | Monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| API Starter | £100–£200 | App container(s), small Postgres, Redis, HTTPS, daily backups, basic metrics |
| API Growth | £300–£600 | Larger DB, workers/cron, autoscale rules, CDN/WAF options, staging env, alerts |
| API Pro / HA | £700–£1,000 | HA DB, dedicated nodes, private networking, advanced monitoring, on-call window |
What You Get
Production API with auth, validation, and tests
OpenAPI/GraphQL schema and developer docs
Logs, metrics, tracing, uptime alerts
Backups with restore verification
Popular Add-ons
OAuth2 provider / SSO integration (SAML/OIDC)
Webhook signing & replay protection
Search (Meilisearch/Elasticsearch)
Object storage + CDN for media
API gateway policies (quotas, burst control)
Developer portal (Swagger UI/GraphiQL + guides)
Data warehouse export (nightly CSV/API)
Frequently Asked Questions
Prices are in GBP, VAT included. Build is a one-off. Third-party/platform fees (e.g., SMS, email, maps) are separate.
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