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title: "bge-small-en-v1.5 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "bge-small-en-v1.5 from Cloudflare: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# bge-small-en-v1.5 - Model Details & Comparison

> bge-small-en-v1.5 from Cloudflare: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

- [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md)
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- [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
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## About bge-small-en-v1.5

bge-small-en-v1.5 is an embedding model from Cloudflare, one of 6 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens, ranking 48 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 66% of models in this category.

## Specifications

- **Cloudflare Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **$0.02 / 1M tokens Input Price.**

## bge-small-en-v1.5 Pricing Overview

At $0.02 per 1M input tokens, bge-small-en-v1.5 ranks 48 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 66% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to bge-small-en-v1.5 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| text-embedding-3-small | Azure | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| text-embedding-3-small | OpenAI | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| text-embedding-005 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| text-multilingual-embedding-002 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $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 text-embedding-3-small](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/text-embedding-3-small.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 text-embedding-005](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vercel_ai_gateway/text-embedding-005.md)
- [Compare text-multilingual-embedding-002](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vercel_ai_gateway/text-multilingual-embedding-002.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate bge-small-en-v1.5 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/cloudflare/model/bge-small-en-v1.5.md)
- [All Cloudflare pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/cloudflare.md)

## FAQ

### Is bge-small-en-v1.5 cheaper than amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0?

No. bge-small-en-v1.5 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 1% more affordable for input. However, bge-small-en-v1.5 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does bge-small-en-v1.5 pricing compare to the average embedding model?

bge-small-en-v1.5 input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 48 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 66% of models in this category.

### What makes bge-small-en-v1.5 different from other Cloudflare models?

Among Cloudflare's 6 embedding models, bge-small-en-v1.5 ranks 4 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to bge-small-en-v1.5?

The most comparable embedding models to bge-small-en-v1.5 are: amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.02/1M input tokens); text-embedding-3-small from Azure ($0.02/1M input tokens); text-embedding-3-small from OpenAI ($0.02/1M input tokens); text-embedding-005 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 do I calculate bge-small-en-v1.5 costs?

bge-small-en-v1.5 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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