The AI cloud provider is introducing a real-time auction system for its spare capacity, allowing prices to fluctuate according to market demand. This model replaces fixed discounts for preemptible virtual machines, with costs determined by region and hardware type. Customers may track the market rate or set a maximum price cap, though Nebius may terminate a VM to reallocate capacity if the spot price exceeds a user's limit.

The transition to dynamic pricing begins October 8, with configuration settings available for users starting today. By lowering costs during periods of weak demand and raising them during scarcity, the company aims to increase the utilization and revenue of its GPU infrastructure.