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title: "bge-m3 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# bge-m3 - Model Details & Comparison

> bge-m3 from Cloudflare: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About bge-m3

bge-m3 is an embedding model from Cloudflare, one of 6 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens, ranking 29 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. Its 60K-token context window is in the top 7% among embedding models.

## Specifications

- **Cloudflare Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **60,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **60,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input Price.**

## bge-m3 Pricing Overview

At $0.01 per 1M input tokens, bge-m3 ranks 29 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 78% of models in this category.

bge-m3 is one of 6 Cloudflare embedding models, its 60K-token context window places it in the top 7% of embedding models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to bge-m3 with comparable capabilities.

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

- [Compare bge-en-icl](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/nebius/bge-en-icl.md)
- [Compare bge-multilingual-gemma2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/nebius/bge-multilingual-gemma2.md)
- [Compare e5-mistral-7b-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/nebius/e5-mistral-7b-instruct.md)
- [Compare bge-m3](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/novita/bge-m3.md)
- [Compare bge-m3](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/libertai/bge-m3.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate bge-m3 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/cloudflare/model/bge-m3.md)
- [All Cloudflare pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/cloudflare.md)

## FAQ

### 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 15% 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 88% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 29 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

### What makes bge-m3 different from other Cloudflare models?

Among Cloudflare's 6 embedding models, bge-m3 ranks 1 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 60,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of embedding models by context window size (rank 9 of 143). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### 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.

## Related Resources

- [Cloudflare models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/cloudflare.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [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)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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