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# bge-m3 - Model Details & Comparison

> bge-m3 from Novita: 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 Novita, one of 3 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens and $0.01 per 1M output tokens, ranking 21 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. Its 8K-token context window is in the top 50% among embedding models.

## Specifications

- **Novita Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **96,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **96,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.01 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## bge-m3 Pricing Overview

At $0.01 per 1M input tokens and $0.01 per 1M output tokens, bge-m3 ranks 21 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 81% of models in this category.

bge-m3 is one of 3 Novita embedding models, its 8K-token context window places it in the top 50% of embedding models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to bge-m3 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| nomic-embed-text-v1 | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.0080 | $0.0080 |
| nomic-embed-text-v1.5 | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.0080 | $0.0080 |
| gte-base | Fireworks Ai-embedding-models | $0.0080 | $0.0080 |
| bge-en-icl | Nebius | $0.01 | $0.0000 |
| bge-multilingual-gemma2 | Nebius | $0.01 | $0.0000 |

- [Compare nomic-embed-text-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/nomic-embed-text-v1.md)
- [Compare nomic-embed-text-v1.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/nomic-embed-text-v1.5.md)
- [Compare gte-base](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai-embedding-models/gte-base.md)
- [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)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is bge-m3 cheaper than nomic-embed-text-v1?

No. bge-m3 costs $0.01 per 1M input tokens while nomic-embed-text-v1 costs $0.0080 per 1M input tokens, making nomic-embed-text-v1 20% 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 90% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 21 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.01 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.0090.

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

Among Novita's 3 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: nomic-embed-text-v1 from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.0080/1M input tokens); nomic-embed-text-v1.5 from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.0080/1M input tokens); gte-base from Fireworks Ai-embedding-models ($0.0080/1M input tokens); bge-en-icl from Nebius ($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 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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.01 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.01.

## Related Resources

- [Novita models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/novita.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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