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bge-m3 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using bge-m3 from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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bge-m3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Embedding

Max: 8,194 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00001000
Total Cost$0.00001000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000100 per token
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Model Specifications

Limits

Max Input Tokens8,194
Max Output Tokens8,194
Max Tokens8,194

About bge-m3

bge-m3 is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 16 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens, ranking 10 out of 128 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 91% of models in this category. bge-m3 supports structured output. Its 8K-token context window is in the top 28% among embedding models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.01 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens8,194
Maximum Output Tokens8,194
Maximum Total Tokens8,194

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 8,194 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,194 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How bge-m3 Pricing Compares

At $0.01 per 1M input tokens, bge-m3 ranks 10 out of 128 embedding models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 91% of models in this category.

bge-m3 is one of 16 OpenRouter embedding models, with support for structured output. its 8K-token context window places it in the top 28% of embedding models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs bge-m3
bge-en-iclNebius$0.01$0.00000%
bge-multilingual-gemma2Nebius$0.01$0.00000%
e5-mistral-7b-instructNebius$0.01$0.00000%

Alternatives to bge-m3

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Nebius
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$0.01/1M input
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Novita
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Libertai
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is bge-m3 cheaper than bge-en-icl?

No. bge-m3 costs $0.01 per 1M input tokens while bge-en-icl costs $0.01 per 1M input tokens, making bge-en-icl 0% more affordable for input. However, bge-m3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does bge-m3 pricing compare to the average embedding model?

bge-m3 input pricing is $0.01 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 10 out of 128 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 91% of models in this category.

What makes bge-m3 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 16 embedding models, bge-m3 ranks 5 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to bge-m3?

The most comparable embedding models to bge-m3 are: bge-en-icl from Nebius ($0.01/1M input tokens); bge-multilingual-gemma2 from Nebius ($0.01/1M input tokens); e5-mistral-7b-instruct from Nebius ($0.01/1M input tokens); bge-m3 from Novita ($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 large is bge-m3's context window?

bge-m3 supports up to 8,194 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of embedding models by context window size (rank 32 of 113). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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 bge-m3 costs?

bge-m3 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.