--- title: "text-embedding-3-small:batch - Model Details & Comparison" description: "text-embedding-3-small:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/text-embedding-3-small-batch" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/text-embedding-3-small-batch.md" --- # text-embedding-3-small:batch - Model Details & Comparison > text-embedding-3-small:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/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 text-embedding-3-small:batch text-embedding-3-small:batch is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 34 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens, ranking 30 out of 179 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 83% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Embedding Mode.** - **8,192 Max Input Tokens.** - **7,372 Max Output Tokens.** - **7,372 Max Tokens.** - **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## text-embedding-3-small:batch Pricing Overview At $0.01 per 1M input tokens, text-embedding-3-small:batch ranks 30 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. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to text-embedding-3-small:batch 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 | | bge-en-icl | Nebius | $0.01 | $0.0000 | | bge-multilingual-gemma2 | Nebius | $0.01 | $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 bge-en-icl](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/nebius/bge-en-icl.md) - [Compare bge-multilingual-gemma2](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/nebius/bge-multilingual-gemma2.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate text-embedding-3-small:batch costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/text-embedding-3-small-batch.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is text-embedding-3-small:batch cheaper than nomic-embed-text-v1? No. text-embedding-3-small:batch 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, text-embedding-3-small:batch may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does text-embedding-3-small:batch pricing compare to the average embedding model? text-embedding-3-small:batch input pricing is $0.01 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 30 out of 179 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 83% of models in this category. ### What makes text-embedding-3-small:batch different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 34 embedding models, text-embedding-3-small:batch ranks 15 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to text-embedding-3-small:batch? The most comparable embedding models to text-embedding-3-small:batch 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); bge-en-icl from Nebius ($0.01/1M 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 check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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 text-embedding-3-small:batch costs? text-embedding-3-small:batch 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. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/text-embedding-3-small-batch](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/text-embedding-3-small-batch) for AI/LLM consumption.*