--- title: "gte-base - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gte-base 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/gte-base" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gte-base.md" --- # gte-base - Model Details & Comparison > gte-base 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 gte-base gte-base is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.0050 per 1M input tokens, ranking 3 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 93% of models in this category. gte-base supports structured output. It accepts up to 1K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Embedding Mode.** - **512 Max Input Tokens.** - **512 Max Tokens.** - **$0.0050 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## Capabilities gte-base supports: Response Schema. ## gte-base Pricing Overview At $0.0050 per 1M input tokens, gte-base ranks 3 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 93% of models in this category. gte-base is one of 25 OpenRouter embedding models, with support for structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gte-base with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | pplx-embed-v1-0.6b | Perplexity | $0.0040 | $0.0000 | | text-embedding-preview-0409 | Vertex AI | $0.0062 | $0.0000 | | 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 | - [Compare pplx-embed-v1-0.6b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/perplexity/pplx-embed-v1-0.6b.md) - [Compare text-embedding-preview-0409](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/text-embedding-preview-0409.md) - [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) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gte-base costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gte-base.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 gte-base cheaper than pplx-embed-v1-0.6b? No. gte-base costs $0.0050 per 1M input tokens while pplx-embed-v1-0.6b costs $0.0040 per 1M input tokens, making pplx-embed-v1-0.6b 20% more affordable for input. However, gte-base may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gte-base pricing compare to the average embedding model? gte-base input pricing is $0.0050 per 1M tokens, which is 95% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 3 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 93% of models in this category. ### What makes gte-base different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, gte-base ranks 2 by input cost. It is the most affordable OpenRouter model with structured output support. ### What are the best alternatives to gte-base? The most comparable embedding models to gte-base are: pplx-embed-v1-0.6b from Perplexity ($0.0040/1M input tokens); text-embedding-preview-0409 from Vertex AI ($0.0062/1M input tokens); 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). 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. ### Is gte-base the cheapest embedding model with structured output? Yes. At $0.0050 per 1M input tokens, gte-base is the most affordable embedding model that supports structured output. This makes it a strong option for structured output-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters. ### 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 gte-base costs? gte-base 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/gte-base](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gte-base) for AI/LLM consumption.*