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title: "Qwen3-Embedding-8B - Model Details & Comparison"
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# Qwen3-Embedding-8B - Model Details & Comparison

> Qwen3-Embedding-8B from Nebius: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About Qwen3-Embedding-8B

Qwen3-Embedding-8B is an embedding model from Nebius, one of 4 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 22 out of 179 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 83% of models in this category. Its 41K-token context window is in the top 9% among embedding models.

## Specifications

- **Nebius Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **40,960 Max Input Tokens.**
- **40,960 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Qwen3-Embedding-8B Pricing Overview

At $0.01 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, Qwen3-Embedding-8B ranks 22 out of 179 embedding models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 83% of models in this category.

Qwen3-Embedding-8B is one of 4 Nebius embedding models, its 41K-token context window places it in the top 9% of embedding models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to Qwen3-Embedding-8B with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| nomic-embed-text-v1 | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.0080 | $0.0080 |
| nomic-embed-text-v1.5 | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.0080 | $0.0080 |
| gte-base | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.0080 | $0.0080 |
| together-ai-embedding-up-to-150m | Together AI | $0.0080 | $0.0000 |
| bge-base-en-v1.5 | Together AI | $0.0080 | $0.0000 |

- [Compare nomic-embed-text-v1](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/nomic-embed-text-v1.md)
- [Compare nomic-embed-text-v1.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/nomic-embed-text-v1.5.md)
- [Compare gte-base](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/gte-base.md)
- [Compare together-ai-embedding-up-to-150m](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/together-ai-embedding-up-to-150m.md)
- [Compare bge-base-en-v1.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/bge-base-en-v1.5.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate Qwen3-Embedding-8B costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/nebius/model/qwen3-embedding-8b.md)
- [All Nebius pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/nebius.md)

## FAQ

### Is Qwen3-Embedding-8B cheaper than nomic-embed-text-v1?

No. Qwen3-Embedding-8B costs $0.01 per 1M input tokens while nomic-embed-text-v1 costs $0.0080 per 1M input tokens, making nomic-embed-text-v1 20% more affordable for input. However, Qwen3-Embedding-8B may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does Qwen3-Embedding-8B pricing compare to the average embedding model?

Qwen3-Embedding-8B input pricing is $0.01 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 22 out of 179 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 83% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.01.

### What makes Qwen3-Embedding-8B different from other Nebius models?

Among Nebius's 4 embedding models, Qwen3-Embedding-8B ranks 4 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Qwen3-Embedding-8B?

The most comparable embedding models to Qwen3-Embedding-8B are: nomic-embed-text-v1 from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.0080/1M input tokens); nomic-embed-text-v1.5 from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.0080/1M input tokens); gte-base from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.0080/1M input tokens); together-ai-embedding-up-to-150m from Together AI ($0.0080/1M 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 Qwen3-Embedding-8B's context window?

Qwen3-Embedding-8B supports up to 40,960 input tokens, placing it in the top 9% of embedding models by context window size (rank 14 of 176). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate Qwen3-Embedding-8B costs?

Qwen3-Embedding-8B 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 $0.01 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000.

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