What does 4M Labs do?

4M Labs builds revenue, operations, and AI-native systems for companies. Websites, lead capture, automation, internal tools, dashboards, and AI workflows.

What engagement models does 4M Labs offer?

4M Labs offers Revenue System Sprints, Operations System Sprints, Knowledge System Sprints, Managed DevSquads, and Squish. These cover fixed-scope delivery, monthly retainers, and custom production work.

Can 4M Labs build custom AI agents?

Yes. 4M Labs designs and builds AI workflows, automation systems, internal tools, dashboards, and software that connects to real business processes.

Does 4M Labs only build AI products?

No. 4M Labs builds revenue systems, operations systems, knowledge systems, and product systems. Sometimes that means a website. Sometimes automation. Sometimes AI. The point is business leverage.

How much do 4M Labs services cost?

Revenue System Sprints from $1.5K-$5K. Operations System Sprints from $3K-$10K. Knowledge System Sprints from $5K-$20K. Managed DevSquads available for ongoing capacity. 4M Labs provides detailed proposals with transparent pricing for every engagement.

How long does a typical 4M Labs project take?

Revenue System Sprints are 14-21 days. Operations System Sprints are 10-15 days. Knowledge System Sprints are 2-4 weeks. Managed DevSquads are ongoing monthly. 4M Labs provides detailed timelines upfront and uses production-ready handoff criteria.

How is 4M Labs different from other development agencies?

4M Labs builds business systems that help companies get more leads, automate follow-up, and run smoother. Under the hood, we use software, automation, and AI where it makes sense. Each engagement has clear scope, a fixed timeline, and a production-ready outcome instead of open-ended billing.

Development as a Service

Your engineering team.
Fixed monthly cost.

DaaS gives you a dedicated engineering team on a monthly retainer. Weekly deliverables. Transparent pricing. No surprises.

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How DaaS Works

A simple engagement model designed for speed and predictability.

Kickoff

We align on your roadmap, stack, and immediate priorities. Day one.

Weekly Sprints

Monday planning, daily async standups, Friday demos. Code ships every week.

Scale Flexibly

Adjust team size each month based on your needs. No long-term lock-in.

Ship & Iterate

Production-ready code with documentation. We iterate based on real feedback.

What's Included

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check_circleDirect Slack/Linear integration
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check_circleProduction-ready code with documentation
check_circleTechnical lead oversight
check_circleNo hourly billing, no surprises

Pricing

Dedicated Developer

From $8,000/mo

One senior full-stack developer embedded in your team.

Full Squad

From $15,000/mo

Developer + Designer + Tech Lead oversight. Complete delivery unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Development as a Service?

Development as a Service is a productized software delivery model where you get a dedicated engineering team on a monthly retainer. Instead of hourly billing or project-based quotes, Development as a Service provides predictable monthly costs, weekly deliverables, and flexible scaling. Think of it as your own engineering team, without the overhead of hiring.

How is Development as a Service different from hiring a software agency?

Traditional agencies bill by the hour or project, which creates uncertainty around scope and cost. Development as a Service provides a fixed monthly retainer with clear deliverables each week. You get direct access to senior engineers, not account managers. The team integrates into your workflow and ships code weekly, not quarterly.

What does a Development as a Service engagement include?

A Development as a Service engagement includes a dedicated full-stack development team, weekly shipped deliverables, direct communication channels, flexible scaling up or down, and production-ready code with documentation. You also get access to our AI-native tooling and development accelerators.

How much does Development as a Service cost?

Development as a Service engagements start at $8,000 per month for a dedicated developer. Full squads with design and technical lead oversight start at $15,000 per month. Pricing scales based on team size and project complexity. We provide transparent proposals with no hidden fees.

Can I scale my team up or down?

Yes. Development as a Service is designed for flexibility. You can scale your team size at the beginning of each billing cycle based on your evolving needs. Need more capacity for a product launch? Scale up. Slowing down for a pivot? Scale down. No long-term contracts required.

What industries does 4M Labs serve?

4M Labs serves SaaS platforms, enterprise software, mobile applications, e-commerce, healthtech, fintech, and traditional businesses looking to modernize. Our approach applies across all industries.

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