--- title: "pplx-embed-v1-4b Cost Calculator - OpenRouter" description: "Calculate the cost of using pplx-embed-v1-4b from OpenRouter." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/pplx-embed-v1-4b" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/pplx-embed-v1-4b.md" --- # pplx-embed-v1-4b Cost Calculator - OpenRouter > Calculate the cost of using pplx-embed-v1-4b from OpenRouter. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/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 pplx-embed-v1-4b pplx-embed-v1-4b is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.03 per 1M input tokens, ranking 44 out of 150 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 71% of models in this category. Its 32K-token context window is in the top 30% among embedding models. ## Pricing Published OpenRouter pricing for pplx-embed-v1-4b. - **$0.03 / 1M tokens Input.** ## Technical Specifications - **Embedding Mode.** - **32,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **28,800 Max Output Tokens.** - **28,800 Max Tokens.** ## How Pricing Compares At $0.03 per 1M input tokens, pplx-embed-v1-4b ranks 44 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 71% of models in this category. pplx-embed-v1-4b is one of 25 OpenRouter embedding models, its 32K-token context window places it in the top 30% of embedding models. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs pplx-embed-v1-4b | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.02 | $0.0000 | -20% | | pplx-embed-v1-4b | Perplexity | $0.03 | $0.0000 | 0% | | text-embedding-005 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $0.02 | $0.0000 | -17% | | text-multilingual-embedding-002 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $0.02 | $0.0000 | -17% | | text-embedding-3-small | Azure | $0.02 | $0.0000 | -33% | ## More from OpenRouter - [voyage-4-lite ($0.02/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/voyage-4-lite.md) - [text-embedding-3-small ($0.02/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/text-embedding-3-small.md) - [qwen3-embedding-4b ($0.02/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-embedding-4b.md) - [gte-large ($0.01/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gte-large.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 pplx-embed-v1-4b cheaper than amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0? No. pplx-embed-v1-4b costs $0.03 per 1M input tokens while amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 20% more affordable for input. However, pplx-embed-v1-4b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does pplx-embed-v1-4b pricing compare to the average embedding model? pplx-embed-v1-4b input pricing is $0.03 per 1M tokens, which is 70% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 44 out of 150 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 71% of models in this category. ### What makes pplx-embed-v1-4b different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, pplx-embed-v1-4b ranks 11 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to pplx-embed-v1-4b? The most comparable embedding models to pplx-embed-v1-4b are: amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.02/1M input tokens); pplx-embed-v1-4b from Perplexity ($0.03/1M input tokens); text-embedding-005 from Vercel Ai Gateway ($0.02/1M input tokens); text-multilingual-embedding-002 from Vercel Ai Gateway ($0.02/1M 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 pplx-embed-v1-4b's context window? pplx-embed-v1-4b supports up to 32,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 30% of embedding models by context window size (rank 40 of 133). 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 pplx-embed-v1-4b costs? pplx-embed-v1-4b 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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/pplx-embed-v1-4b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/pplx-embed-v1-4b) for AI/LLM consumption.*