--- title: "multilingual-e5-large - Model Details & Comparison" description: "multilingual-e5-large 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/multilingual-e5-large" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/multilingual-e5-large.md" --- # multilingual-e5-large - Model Details & Comparison > multilingual-e5-large 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 multilingual-e5-large multilingual-e5-large is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens, ranking 25 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. multilingual-e5-large supports structured output. It accepts up to 1K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Embedding Mode.** - **512 Max Input Tokens.** - **512 Max Tokens.** - **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## Capabilities multilingual-e5-large supports: Response Schema. ## multilingual-e5-large Pricing Overview At $0.01 per 1M input tokens, multilingual-e5-large ranks 25 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. multilingual-e5-large is one of 25 OpenRouter embedding models, with support for structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to multilingual-e5-large 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 multilingual-e5-large costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/multilingual-e5-large.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 multilingual-e5-large cheaper than nomic-embed-text-v1? No. multilingual-e5-large 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, multilingual-e5-large may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does multilingual-e5-large pricing compare to the average embedding model? multilingual-e5-large input pricing is $0.01 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 25 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. ### What makes multilingual-e5-large different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, multilingual-e5-large ranks 12 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to multilingual-e5-large? The most comparable embedding models to multilingual-e5-large 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 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 multilingual-e5-large costs? multilingual-e5-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. ## 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/multilingual-e5-large](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/multilingual-e5-large) for AI/LLM consumption.*