AWS Marketplace now supports variable payments for professional services

This article announces the general availability of variable payments in AWS Marketplace, enabling professional services sellers to bill customers flexibly as work is delivered.

• Sellers can set contract caps and create payment requests throughout project delivery
• Eliminates requirement for upfront payment or fixed installment schedules
• Supports billing based on outcomes, milestones, or time and materials consumption
• Customers receive email notifications and can manually approve or auto-approve payment requests
• Provides transparency and control for both sellers and buyers

Variable payments enables professional services engagements to adapt to project complexity and uncertainty while maintaining clear billing transparency.