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title: "e5-large-v2 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter"
description: "Calculate the cost of using e5-large-v2 from OpenRouter."
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# e5-large-v2 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

> Calculate the cost of using e5-large-v2 from OpenRouter.

## Important Links

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## About e5-large-v2

e5-large-v2 is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens, ranking 7 out of 150 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 92% of models in this category. e5-large-v2 supports structured output. It accepts up to 1K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published OpenRouter pricing for e5-large-v2.

- **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Embedding Mode.**
- **512 Max Input Tokens.**
- **460 Max Output Tokens.**
- **460 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

e5-large-v2 supports: Response Schema.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.01 per 1M input tokens, e5-large-v2 ranks 7 out of 150 embedding models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 92% of models in this category.

e5-large-v2 is one of 25 OpenRouter embedding models, with support for structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs e5-large-v2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| bge-en-icl | Nebius | $0.01 | $0.0000 | 0% |
| bge-multilingual-gemma2 | Nebius | $0.01 | $0.0000 | 0% |
| e5-mistral-7b-instruct | Nebius | $0.01 | $0.0000 | 0% |
| bge-m3 | Novita | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0% |
| bge-m3 | Libertai | $0.01 | $0.0000 | 0% |

## More from OpenRouter

- [gte-large ($0.01/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gte-large.md)
- [multilingual-e5-large ($0.01/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/multilingual-e5-large.md)
- [bge-large-en-v1.5 ($0.01/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/bge-large-en-v1.5.md)
- [bge-m3 ($0.01/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/bge-m3.md)

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is e5-large-v2 cheaper than bge-en-icl?

No. e5-large-v2 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, e5-large-v2 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does e5-large-v2 pricing compare to the average embedding model?

e5-large-v2 input pricing is $0.01 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 7 out of 150 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 92% of models in this category.

### What makes e5-large-v2 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, e5-large-v2 ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to e5-large-v2?

The most comparable embedding models to e5-large-v2 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 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 e5-large-v2 costs?

e5-large-v2 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

- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.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://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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