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

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

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## About text-embedding-3-large

text-embedding-3-large is an embedding model from OpenAI, one of 4 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.13 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 115 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 19% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **8,191 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,191 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.13 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## text-embedding-3-large Pricing Overview

At $0.13 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, text-embedding-3-large ranks 115 out of 145 embedding models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 19% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

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

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.14 | $0.0000 |
| text-embedding-3-large | Azure | $0.13 | $0.0000 |
| embed-v-4-0 | Azure | $0.12 | $0.0000 |
| cohere.embed-v4:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.12 | $0.0000 |
| embed-v4.0 | Cohere | $0.12 | $0.0000 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1-0.md)
- [Compare text-embedding-3-large](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/text-embedding-3-large.md)
- [Compare embed-v-4-0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/embed-v-4-0.md)
- [Compare cohere.embed-v4:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/cohere.embed-v4-0.md)
- [Compare embed-v4.0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/cohere/embed-v4.0.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is text-embedding-3-large cheaper than amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0?

Yes. text-embedding-3-large costs $0.13 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0's $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making it 4% more affordable. Both are embedding models and share support for audio input.

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

text-embedding-3-large input pricing is $0.13 per 1M tokens, which is 30% above the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 115 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 19% 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-large different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 4 embedding models, text-embedding-3-large ranks 4 by input cost.

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

The most comparable embedding models to text-embedding-3-large are: amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.14/1M input tokens); text-embedding-3-large from Azure ($0.13/1M input tokens); embed-v-4-0 from Azure ($0.12/1M input tokens); cohere.embed-v4:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.12/1M 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 check if OpenAI is down?

You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI 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-large costs?

text-embedding-3-large 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 $0.13 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000.

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