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Your App Backend.
Built, hosted & managed.
From $0 down + $99/mo.

Custom-built, private API containers for startups, creators and developers — with no upfront engineering cost. Describe your app. We deliver the backend. You ship faster.

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A fixed-term service agreement and active Stripe subscription are required to commence any build. The $99/mo base rate does not include one-time setup or scoping fees, AWS S3 file storage costs, third-party AI token usage (where applicable — e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), or other infrastructure and integration costs specific to your project. Final monthly pricing depends on project scope and complexity and will be confirmed in your service agreement. Early termination of your contract prior to the agreed term attracts a cancellation fee as outlined in your agreement. Other exclusions may apply.

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apihost — project onboarding
01Submit your project specification
▸ Describe your features, stack preferences, and timeline
▸ Upload wireframes, ERDs, or supporting documents
✔ Spec received — team review within 24 hours
02We scope, quote & contract
▸ Fixed-price agreement sent for your review
✔ Build begins on agreement & subscription activation
03Your live API, delivered
✔ API live → https://api.your-app.apihost.co
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The old way

Building a backend is expensive, slow, and risky.

Hiring a backend engineer costs $80K–$150K/year before you've written a single line of business logic.
Weeks of setup — servers, auth, databases, Docker, CI/CD — before any real features exist.
Security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and scaling headaches that kill products before launch.
Agencies charge $10K–$50K upfront with no guarantee of quality or delivery timelines.
The ApiHost way

Your production-ready API. Live in days, not months.

No upfront engineering cost. Start from $0 down + $99/month, subject to your service agreement.
Describe your app in plain language — we handle architecture, security, and deployment.
Fully isolated, private Docker containers. Your data is yours, always encrypted.
AI-assisted builds mean faster delivery. Average time to first live endpoint: 7 days.

Three steps to a live backend.

No DevOps degree required. Fill out a form, and your production-grade API backend is on its way.

01

Describe Your App

Fill out our Project Specification Form. Tell us your features, your tech preferences, your timeline, and your budget — in plain language. Upload wireframes, ERDs, or flow diagrams if you have them.

02

We Scope & Build

Our team reviews your submission within 24 hours, provides a fixed-price quote, and begins building your private, containerised API. You track progress in your dashboard in real time.

03

Connect & Launch

Receive your live API base URL, full documentation, and credentials. Plug it into your front-end and go. We handle hosting, monitoring, security patches, and scaling from there.

Everything a production backend needs.

Built-in from day one — so you never have to bolt it on later.

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Private Docker Containers

Your backend runs in a fully isolated container. No shared resources, no noisy neighbours. Your code, your data, your environment.

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AI-Assisted Builds

We leverage AI to accelerate API scaffolding, schema generation, and boilerplate — cutting delivery time without cutting corners on quality.

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Security by Default

JWT authentication, CORS policies, rate limiting, encrypted databases, and HTTPS enforcement — configured correctly from the first commit.

Auto-Scaling Infrastructure

Backed by AWS ECS with auto-scaling policies. Your API handles 10 requests or 10 million without you touching a config file.

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Stripe Billing Built In

Need payments in your app? We can integrate Stripe subscriptions, one-time charges, and webhooks into your API as part of the build.

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24/7 Monitoring & Uptime

Sentry error tracking, uptime monitoring, and structured logging give you and us full visibility. 99.9% uptime SLA on all plans.

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Managed Databases

Your database is provisioned, backed up nightly, and encrypted at rest. We support PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis — we handle migrations, replication, and version upgrades.

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Full API Documentation

Auto-generated OpenAPI / Swagger docs for every endpoint. Your front-end team will know exactly what to call and what to expect back.

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Third-Party Integrations

SendGrid, Twilio, OpenAI, Pinecone, Firebase, and more — wired in cleanly as first-class citizens of your API, not afterthoughts.

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Avg. time to live API
99.9%
Uptime SLA
200+
APIs deployed
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From $0 required upfront

Simple, transparent pricing.

No hidden fees. Scale up when you need to.

Every project is priced for what it actually needs.

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all pricing. Once you submit your project specification, our team reviews your requirements and prepares a fixed monthly rate tailored to your scope — with everything agreed in writing before a single line of code is written.

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$99+
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Quote turnaround
Fixed-price agreement before build starts
No surprise invoices mid-project
Stripe subscription — transparent billing
Scale your plan as your app grows
Get Your Custom Quote →

Subject to your service agreement. Setup fees, AI token costs, S3 storage, and other project-specific costs may apply. See full pricing terms on your quote.

Build more. Manage less. Ship faster.

Whether you're a solo developer with a product idea or a startup racing to market, ApiHost handles the backend complexity so your team can stay focused on what actually moves the needle.

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Solo developers & indie hackers

You have the frontend skills and the vision — but spinning up a secure, production-grade backend takes weeks you don't have. ApiHost gives you a fully operational API from day one, so you can validate your idea, onboard your first users, and iterate without being blocked by infrastructure.

No DevOps required Live in days Focus on product
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Early-stage startups

Runway is finite. Hiring a backend engineer before product-market fit is a costly gamble. With ApiHost, your team ships a complete, demo-ready application in a fraction of the time — letting you hit milestones, impress investors, and move faster than your competition without burning your seed capital on engineering overhead.

Preserve runway Demo-ready fast Scale when ready
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App creators & product builders

You know what you want to build — you just need the infrastructure to support it reliably. ApiHost provides a private, managed backend that handles auth, data storage, third-party integrations, and API documentation, leaving your team to focus exclusively on the features and experience that your users will love.

Private & secure Managed for you Ship on schedule

Common questions, answered.

Your API container includes a fully configured FastAPI or Node.js backend, a managed database, JWT authentication, CORS policies, rate limiting, OpenAPI documentation, and all custom endpoints scoped in your project specification. Integrations such as Stripe, Redis caching, OAuth, and AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini) are available and scoped during the onboarding process.
Yes — the code we build is yours. Intellectual property is assigned to you as part of your service agreement. You may request a full export of your codebase and database at any time, provided all contractual obligations have been met, including any outstanding subscription payments. If you exit your agreement early, a cancellation fee applies as outlined in your contract. Once settled, we provide a clean handoff package with full source code, database export, and documentation so your team or another provider can take it from there.
Our average delivery time is 7 business days from the moment we scope and approve your project. Simple projects (auth + CRUD) can be live in 3–4 days. Complex builds with multiple integrations, microservices, or AI features typically take 2–3 weeks. Your dashboard shows real-time build status throughout.
You can submit a new Project Request from your dashboard at any time. Minor additions (1–3 new endpoints) on active plans are handled within your monthly subscription where possible. Larger additions are quoted separately as a one-time charge and agreed in writing before work begins.
Absolutely. Every client gets a fully isolated Docker container — no shared infrastructure with other tenants. Databases are encrypted at rest and in transit. We never access your user data unless you explicitly grant temporary support access. All containers run behind Cloudflare for DDoS protection.
We build primarily in Python (FastAPI) or Node.js, with PostgreSQL as the default database. We also support MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, and various cloud providers. For AI-powered features, we integrate with leading providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini. During onboarding you can specify your preferred stack, or let our team recommend the best fit for your use case. We're stack-agnostic as long as it's production-grade.
All ApiHost engagements operate under a fixed-term service agreement. You may discontinue your subscription at the conclusion of your agreed term without penalty. If you need to exit your agreement before the term concludes, a cancellation fee applies — the amount is specified in your contract and reflects the remaining commitment. We believe in being upfront about this: it's how we're able to offer competitive monthly rates and commit our team to your build. Upon exit, once all outstanding obligations are settled, we provide a full handoff of your codebase and data.

Ready to ship your backend today?

Join hundreds of developers and startups who stopped stressing about backend infrastructure — and started building what matters.

No credit card required to submit a project spec · Response within 24 hours · Fixed-price agreement before build begins