--- title: "gemini-embedding-2-preview - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-embedding-2-preview from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-embedding-2-preview" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-embedding-2-preview.md" --- # gemini-embedding-2-preview - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-embedding-2-preview from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About gemini-embedding-2-preview gemini-embedding-2-preview is an embedding model from Google Gemini, one of 3 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 159 out of 166 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 3% of models in this category. gemini-embedding-2-preview supports vision, audio input — one of only 6 embedding models with this combination. It accepts up to 8K input tokens. ## Specifications - **Google Gemini Provider.** - **Embedding Mode.** - **8,192 Max Input Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Tokens.** - **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-embedding-2-preview supports: Vision, Audio Input. ## gemini-embedding-2-preview Pricing Overview At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, gemini-embedding-2-preview ranks 159 out of 166 embedding models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 3% of models in this category. gemini-embedding-2-preview is one of 3 Google Gemini embedding models, one of only 6 embedding models combining audio input, vision. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-embedding-2-preview with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-embedding-2 | OpenRouter | $0.20 | - | | gemini-embedding-2-preview | OpenRouter | $0.20 | - | | amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.16 | $0.0000 | | gemini-embedding-2:batch | OpenRouter | $0.10 | - | | gemini-embedding-2-preview | Vertex AI | $0.20 | $0.0000 | - [Compare gemini-embedding-2](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-embedding-2.md) - [Compare gemini-embedding-2-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-embedding-2-preview.md) - [Compare amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1-0.md) - [Compare gemini-embedding-2:batch](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-embedding-2-batch.md) - [Compare gemini-embedding-2-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-embedding-2-preview.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-embedding-2-preview costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-embedding-2-preview.md) - [All Google Gemini pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-embedding-2-preview cheaper than gemini-embedding-2? No. gemini-embedding-2-preview costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gemini-embedding-2 costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-embedding-2 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-embedding-2-preview may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-embedding-2-preview pricing compare to the average embedding model? gemini-embedding-2-preview input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 100% above the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 159 out of 166 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 3% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.0090. ### What makes gemini-embedding-2-preview different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 3 embedding models, gemini-embedding-2-preview ranks 3 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, vision is shared by only 5 other embedding models. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-embedding-2-preview? The most comparable embedding models to gemini-embedding-2-preview are: gemini-embedding-2 from OpenRouter ($0.20/1M input tokens); gemini-embedding-2-preview from OpenRouter ($0.20/1M input tokens); amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.16/1M input tokens); gemini-embedding-2:batch from OpenRouter ($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 do I calculate gemini-embedding-2-preview costs? gemini-embedding-2-preview 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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000. ## Related Resources - [Google Gemini models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/gemini.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-embedding-2-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-embedding-2-preview) for AI/LLM consumption.*