--- title: "bge-m3 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "bge-m3 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/bge-m3" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/bge-m3.md" --- # bge-m3 - Model Details & Comparison > bge-m3 from OpenRouter: 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) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [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) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About bge-m3 bge-m3 is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens, ranking 27 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. bge-m3 supports structured output. Its 8K-token context window is in the top 26% among embedding models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Embedding Mode.** - **8,194 Max Input Tokens.** - **8,194 Max Output Tokens.** - **8,194 Max Tokens.** - **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## Capabilities bge-m3 supports: Response Schema. ## bge-m3 Pricing Overview At $0.01 per 1M input tokens, bge-m3 ranks 27 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 25 OpenRouter embedding models, with support for structured output. its 8K-token context window places it in the top 26% 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/openrouter/model/bge-m3.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.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 27 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. ### What makes bge-m3 different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, bge-m3 ranks 14 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 large is bge-m3's context window? bge-m3 supports up to 8,194 input tokens, placing it in the top 26% of embedding models by context window size (rank 37 of 143). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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 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 - [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/bge-m3](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/bge-m3) for AI/LLM consumption.*