API Testing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Component, By Deployment Type, By End-User, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global API Testing Market, valued at USD 4.15 Billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.10% to reach USD 8.24 Billion by 2030. API testing focuses on validating the functionality, performance, reliability, and security of Application Programming Interfaces that enable communication between software components. Market growth is strongly driven by rising adoption of microservices architectures, increased reliance on API-based integrations in web and mobile applications, and the growing complexity of distributed systems. The need for faster software delivery cycles further compels organizations to strengthen their API testing processes to ensure operational efficiency.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 4.15 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 8.24 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	12.1%
Fastest Growing Segment	API Testing Services
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The extensive proliferation of APIs across applications

The widespread integration of APIs across modern software ecosystems is a major driver of the global API testing market. As organizations increasingly adopt microservices and cloud-native architectures, the number of API endpoints requiring validation continues to rise. Ensuring interoperability, reliability, and performance across these components demands sophisticated testing frameworks. Visma reported in August 2024 that businesses saw a 60% year-over-year increase in API calls, highlighting accelerated dependence on API-driven systems and the resulting need for continuous, comprehensive testing.

Key Market Challenges

The scarcity of skilled professionals proficient in advanced API testing methodologies

A major challenge to the growth of the Global API Testing Market is the shortage of skilled professionals capable of implementing advanced API testing frameworks and automation practices. Modern API testing requires specialized technical expertise to validate increasingly complex distributed systems, but the global talent gap limits organizations' ability to execute these strategies effectively. This shortage results in longer project cycles, higher operational costs, and greater risk of defects in production environments. According to the ManpowerGroup US Talent Shortage Report 2024, the IT talent shortage reached 70%, illustrating the scale of this global workforce limitation. The lack of qualified professionals slows the adoption of advanced testing tools and practices, ultimately restricting market expansion.

Key Market Trends

AI-Powered Test Generation and Optimization

AI-enhanced automation is transforming API testing by autonomously generating, optimizing, and maintaining test cases. These tools learn from historical test data, predict failure points, and reduce the manual effort associated with traditional automation. According to Testlio's February 2025 report, 68% of organizations were actively using Generative AI for test automation or had plans following successful pilot phases, demonstrating widespread industry adoption.

Automated API Security Testing is another major trend driven by increasing cyber threats targeting APIs. As APIs become primary channels for data exchange, embedding automated security tests into CI/CD pipelines has become essential. These solutions detect vulnerabilities such as injection flaws, broken authentication, and unauthorized access. Salt Labs' State of API Security Report 2024 found that 95% of organizations faced production API security issues, with 23% suffering breaches, illustrating the critical need for automated API security testing to protect digital ecosystems.

Key Market Players

Astegic Inc.
Axway Inc.
Cigniti Technologies Limited
IBM Corporation
Inflectra Corporation
LogiGear Corporation
Open Text Corporation
Oracle Corporation
QualityLogic Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global API Testing Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

API Testing Market, By Component:

API Testing Tools/ Software
API Testing Services

API Testing Market, By Deployment Type:

On-Premises
Cloud-Based

API Testing Market, By End-User:

IT & Telecommunications
BFSI
E-commerce
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Government
Others

API Testing Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global API Testing Market.

Available Customizations:

Global API Testing Market report with the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global API Testing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Component (API Testing Tools/ Software, API Testing Services)
- 5.2.2. By Deployment Type (On-Premises, Cloud-Based)
- 5.2.3. By End-User (IT & Telecommunications, BFSI, E-commerce, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Government, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America API Testing Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Component
- 6.2.2. By Deployment Type
- 6.2.3. By End-User
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States API Testing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.2. Canada API Testing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.3. Mexico API Testing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End-User

7. Europe API Testing Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Component
- 7.2.2. By Deployment Type
- 7.2.3. By End-User
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany API Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.2. France API Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom API Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.4. Italy API Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.5. Spain API Testing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End-User

8. Asia Pacific API Testing Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Component
- 8.2.2. By Deployment Type
- 8.2.3. By End-User
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China API Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.2. India API Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.3. Japan API Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.4. South Korea API Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.5. Australia API Testing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End-User

9. Middle East & Africa API Testing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Component
- 9.2.2. By Deployment Type
- 9.2.3. By End-User
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia API Testing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.2. UAE API Testing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.3. South Africa API Testing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End-User

10. South America API Testing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Component
- 10.2.2. By Deployment Type
- 10.2.3. By End-User
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil API Testing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.2. Colombia API Testing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.3. Argentina API Testing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Deployment Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End-User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global API Testing Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Astegic Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Axway Inc.
15.3. Cigniti Technologies Limited
15.4. IBM Corporation
15.5. Inflectra Corporation
15.6. LogiGear Corporation
15.7. Open Text Corporation
15.8. Oracle Corporation
15.9. QualityLogic Inc.