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# text-embedding-3-small - Model Details & Comparison

> text-embedding-3-small from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About text-embedding-3-small

text-embedding-3-small is an embedding model from Azure, one of 7 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 39 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 68% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Azure Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **8,191 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,191 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.02 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## text-embedding-3-small Pricing Overview

At $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, text-embedding-3-small ranks 39 out of 145 embedding models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 68% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to text-embedding-3-small with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| UAE-Large-V1 | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| gte-large | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| text-embedding-3-small | OpenAI | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| together-ai-embedding-151m-to-350m | Together AI | $0.02 | $0.0000 |

- [Compare amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-text-v2-0.md)
- [Compare UAE-Large-V1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/uae-large-v1.md)
- [Compare gte-large](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/gte-large.md)
- [Compare text-embedding-3-small](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/text-embedding-3-small.md)
- [Compare together-ai-embedding-151m-to-350m](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/together-ai-embedding-151m-to-350m.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate text-embedding-3-small costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/text-embedding-3-small.md)
- [Check Azure AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md)
- [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md)

## FAQ

### Is text-embedding-3-small cheaper than amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0?

No. text-embedding-3-small costs $0.02 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 0% more affordable for input. However, text-embedding-3-small may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does text-embedding-3-small pricing compare to the average embedding model?

text-embedding-3-small input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 39 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 68% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.0090.

### What makes text-embedding-3-small different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 7 embedding models, text-embedding-3-small ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to text-embedding-3-small?

The most comparable embedding models to text-embedding-3-small are: amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.02/1M input tokens); UAE-Large-V1 from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.02/1M input tokens); gte-large from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.02/1M input tokens); text-embedding-3-small from OpenAI ($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.

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You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI 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 costs?

text-embedding-3-small 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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.02 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000.

## Related Resources

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- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
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