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title: "codestral-embed-2505 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# codestral-embed-2505 - Model Details & Comparison

> codestral-embed-2505 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About codestral-embed-2505

codestral-embed-2505 is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens, ranking 123 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 15% of models in this category. codestral-embed-2505 supports structured output. Its 8K-token context window is in the top 50% among embedding models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.**

## Capabilities

codestral-embed-2505 supports: Response Schema.

## codestral-embed-2505 Pricing Overview

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens, codestral-embed-2505 ranks 123 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 15% of models in this category.

codestral-embed-2505 is one of 25 OpenRouter embedding models, with support for structured output. its 8K-token context window places it in the top 50% of embedding models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to codestral-embed-2505 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 |
| databricks-gte-large-en | Databricks | $0.13 | $0.0000 |
| gemini-embedding-001 | Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.0000 |
| gemini-embedding-001 | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $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 databricks-gte-large-en](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/databricks/databricks-gte-large-en.md)
- [Compare gemini-embedding-001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-embedding-001.md)
- [Compare gemini-embedding-001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-embedding-001.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate codestral-embed-2505 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/codestral-embed-2505.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 codestral-embed-2505 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0?

No. codestral-embed-2505 costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0 costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0 10% more affordable for input. However, codestral-embed-2505 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does codestral-embed-2505 pricing compare to the average embedding model?

codestral-embed-2505 input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 50% above the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 123 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 15% of models in this category.

### What makes codestral-embed-2505 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, codestral-embed-2505 ranks 23 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to codestral-embed-2505?

The most comparable embedding models to codestral-embed-2505 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); databricks-gte-large-en from Databricks ($0.13/1M input tokens); gemini-embedding-001 from Vertex AI ($0.15/1M 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 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 codestral-embed-2505 costs?

codestral-embed-2505 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)
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