> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hyperbolic.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reserved Overview

> Reserve GPU capacity for a fixed term at a discounted rate

Reserved gives you the same GPU capacity as On-Demand at a lower rate in exchange for a fixed-term commitment. It runs on the same platform and hardware. You can reserve capacity directly in the app or work with our sales team on larger commitments.

## On-Demand vs. Reserved

Both use Hyperbolic's platform capacity through the same application. The only real difference is how you pay for it:

|                        | On-Demand                                 | Reserved                                                        |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Access**             | Self-serve through the app                | Self-serve in the app, or contact Sales for additional capacity |
| **Billing**            | Hourly, pay as you go                     | Paid up-front for the reservation term                          |
| **Rate**               | Standard on-demand rate                   | Discounted rate in exchange for committing                      |
| **Terminate anytime?** | Yes                                       | No — runs for the full reserved term                            |
| **Best for**           | Flexible, short-term, or bursty workloads | Predictable, sustained workloads                                |

Same GPUs, networking, and setup. Reserved locks in the capacity at a lower price.

## When to use Reserved

* You have predictable, sustained GPU usage
* You want a lower rate than on-demand in exchange for committing to a term
* You want capacity secured for the duration of your reservation

## How it works

Choose a fixed term when you create your instance and pay up front. Reserved instances run for the full reservation period and cannot be terminated early.

<Note>
  Both on-demand and reserved capacity are self-serve through the app. For large commitments, you can also work with our team directly — [contact sales](mailto:sales@hyperbolic.ai) to discuss volume pricing and terms.
</Note>

Need dedicated, single-tenant infrastructure custom-built for your team? That's [Private Cloud](/docs/private-cloud/overview).