--- title: "gemini-embedding-2 Cost Calculator - Vertex AI" description: "Calculate the cost of using gemini-embedding-2 from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.20 and output $0.0000 per 1M tokens." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-embedding-2" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-embedding-2.md" --- # gemini-embedding-2 Cost Calculator - Vertex AI > Calculate the cost of using gemini-embedding-2 from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.20 and output $0.0000 per 1M tokens. ## 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 gemini-embedding-2 gemini-embedding-2 is an embedding model from Vertex AI, one of 9 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 136 out of 150 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 7% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens. ## Pricing Published Vertex AI pricing for gemini-embedding-2. - **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input.** - **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output.** - **$0.0001 / image Input Image.** ## Technical Specifications - **Embedding Mode.** - **8,192 Max Input Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Tokens.** ## How Pricing Compares At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, gemini-embedding-2 ranks 136 out of 150 embedding models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 7% of models in this category. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gemini-embedding-2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-embedding-2-preview | Google Gemini | $0.20 | $0.0000 | 0% | | gemini-embedding-2 | Google Gemini | $0.20 | $0.0000 | 0% | | voyage-3-large | Voyage | $0.18 | $0.0000 | -10% | | voyage-code-3 | Voyage | $0.18 | $0.0000 | -10% | | voyage-context-3 | Voyage | $0.18 | $0.0000 | -10% | ## More from Vertex AI - [gemini-embedding-2-preview ($0.20/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-embedding-2-preview.md) - [gemini-embedding-001 ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-embedding-001.md) - [text-embedding-004 ($0.10/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/text-embedding-004.md) - [text-embedding-005 ($0.10/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/text-embedding-005.md) ## Related Resources - [gemini-embedding-2 specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-embedding-2.md) - [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-embedding-2 cheaper than gemini-embedding-2-preview? No. gemini-embedding-2 costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gemini-embedding-2-preview costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-embedding-2-preview 0% more affordable for input. However, gemini-embedding-2 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gemini-embedding-2 pricing compare to the average embedding model? gemini-embedding-2 input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 100% above the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 136 out of 150 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 7% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.02. ### What makes gemini-embedding-2 different from other Vertex AI models? Among Vertex AI's 9 embedding models, gemini-embedding-2 ranks 6 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-embedding-2? The most comparable embedding models to gemini-embedding-2 are: gemini-embedding-2-preview from Google Gemini ($0.20/1M input tokens); gemini-embedding-2 from Google Gemini ($0.20/1M input tokens); voyage-3-large from Voyage ($0.18/1M input tokens); voyage-code-3 from Voyage ($0.18/1M 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 calculate gemini-embedding-2 costs? gemini-embedding-2 is priced based on input and output tokens, images. 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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000. ## Related Resources - [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.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/vertex_ai/model/gemini-embedding-2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-embedding-2) for AI/LLM consumption.*