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# Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast - Model Details & Comparison

> Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast

Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast is an embedding model from Azure, one of 18 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 69 out of 166 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 58% of models in this category. Its 128K-token context window is in the top 7% among embedding models.

## Specifications

- **Azure Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **128,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.08 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast Pricing Overview

At $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast ranks 69 out of 166 embedding models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 58% of models in this category.

Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast is one of 18 Azure embedding models, its 128K-token context window places it in the top 7% of embedding models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| cohere.embed-english-v3 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| cohere.embed-multilingual-v3 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| embed-v5.0-fast | Cohere | $0.08 | $0.0000 |

- [Compare amazon.titan-embed-text-v1](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-text-v1.md)
- [Compare amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02.md)
- [Compare cohere.embed-english-v3](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/cohere.embed-english-v3.md)
- [Compare cohere.embed-multilingual-v3](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/cohere.embed-multilingual-v3.md)
- [Compare embed-v5.0-fast](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/cohere/embed-v5.0-fast.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/cohere-embed-v5-fast.md)
- [Check Azure AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md)
- [All Azure pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md)

## FAQ

### Is Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast cheaper than amazon.titan-embed-text-v1?

Yes. Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast costs $0.08 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.titan-embed-text-v1's $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are embedding models.

### How does Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast pricing compare to the average embedding model?

Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast input pricing is $0.08 per 1M tokens, which is 20% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 69 out of 166 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 58% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.0090.

### What makes Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 18 embedding models, Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast ranks 5 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast?

The most comparable embedding models to Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast are: amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens); amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens); cohere.embed-english-v3 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens); cohere.embed-multilingual-v3 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast's context window?

Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast supports up to 128,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of embedding models by context window size (rank 11 of 174). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if Azure AI is down?

You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast costs?

Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.08 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000.

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