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title: "qwen3-embedding-8b - Model Details & Comparison"
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# qwen3-embedding-8b - Model Details & Comparison

> qwen3-embedding-8b from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About qwen3-embedding-8b

qwen3-embedding-8b is an embedding model from Fireworks AI. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 99 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 30% of models in this category. Its 33K-token context window is in the top 15% among embedding models.

## Specifications

- **Fireworks AI Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **32,768 Max Input Tokens.**
- **0 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## qwen3-embedding-8b Pricing Overview

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-embedding-8b ranks 99 out of 145 embedding models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 30% of models in this category.

qwen3-embedding-8b is a embedding model from Fireworks AI, its 33K-token context window places it in the top 15% of embedding models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen3-embedding-8b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| ada | Azure | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| text-embedding-ada-002 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.0000 |
| Cohere-embed-v3-english | Azure | $0.10 | $0.0000 |

- [Compare amazon.titan-embed-text-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-text-v1.md)
- [Compare amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02.md)
- [Compare ada](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/ada.md)
- [Compare text-embedding-ada-002](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/text-embedding-ada-002.md)
- [Compare Cohere-embed-v3-english](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/cohere-embed-v3-english.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate qwen3-embedding-8b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/qwen3-embedding-8b.md)
- [Check Fireworks AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/fireworks-ai.md)
- [All Fireworks AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is qwen3-embedding-8b cheaper than amazon.titan-embed-text-v1?

No. qwen3-embedding-8b costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 0% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-embedding-8b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does qwen3-embedding-8b pricing compare to the average embedding model?

qwen3-embedding-8b input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 99 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 30% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.0090.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-embedding-8b?

The most comparable embedding models to qwen3-embedding-8b are: amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens); amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens); ada from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); text-embedding-ada-002 from Azure ($0.10/1M 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 qwen3-embedding-8b's context window?

qwen3-embedding-8b supports up to 32,768 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of embedding models by context window size (rank 20 of 143). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if Fireworks AI is down?

You can monitor Fireworks AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Fireworks 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 qwen3-embedding-8b costs?

qwen3-embedding-8b 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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000.

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