--- title: "pplx-embed-v1-4b - Model Details & Comparison" description: "pplx-embed-v1-4b 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/pplx-embed-v1-4b" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/pplx-embed-v1-4b.md" --- # pplx-embed-v1-4b - Model Details & Comparison > pplx-embed-v1-4b 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 pplx-embed-v1-4b pplx-embed-v1-4b is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.03 per 1M input tokens, ranking 53 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 63% of models in this category. Its 32K-token context window is in the top 22% among embedding models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Embedding Mode.** - **32,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **32,000 Max Tokens.** - **$0.03 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## pplx-embed-v1-4b Pricing Overview At $0.03 per 1M input tokens, pplx-embed-v1-4b ranks 53 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 63% of models in this category. pplx-embed-v1-4b is one of 25 OpenRouter embedding models, its 32K-token context window places it in the top 22% of embedding models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to pplx-embed-v1-4b with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | pplx-embed-v1-4b | Perplexity | $0.03 | $0.0000 | | text-embedding-005 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $0.02 | $0.0000 | | text-multilingual-embedding-002 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $0.02 | $0.0000 | | amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.02 | $0.0000 | | text-embedding-3-small | Azure | $0.02 | $0.0000 | - [Compare pplx-embed-v1-4b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/perplexity/pplx-embed-v1-4b.md) - [Compare text-embedding-005](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vercel_ai_gateway/text-embedding-005.md) - [Compare text-multilingual-embedding-002](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vercel_ai_gateway/text-multilingual-embedding-002.md) - [Compare amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-text-v2-0.md) - [Compare text-embedding-3-small](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/text-embedding-3-small.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate pplx-embed-v1-4b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/pplx-embed-v1-4b.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 pplx-embed-v1-4b cheaper than pplx-embed-v1-4b? No. pplx-embed-v1-4b costs $0.03 per 1M input tokens while pplx-embed-v1-4b costs $0.03 per 1M input tokens, making pplx-embed-v1-4b 0% more affordable for input. However, pplx-embed-v1-4b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does pplx-embed-v1-4b pricing compare to the average embedding model? pplx-embed-v1-4b input pricing is $0.03 per 1M tokens, which is 70% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 53 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 63% of models in this category. ### What makes pplx-embed-v1-4b different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, pplx-embed-v1-4b ranks 18 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to pplx-embed-v1-4b? The most comparable embedding models to pplx-embed-v1-4b are: pplx-embed-v1-4b from Perplexity ($0.03/1M input tokens); text-embedding-005 from Vercel Ai Gateway ($0.02/1M input tokens); text-multilingual-embedding-002 from Vercel Ai Gateway ($0.02/1M input tokens); amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.02/1M 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 pplx-embed-v1-4b's context window? pplx-embed-v1-4b supports up to 32,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 22% of embedding models by context window size (rank 31 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 pplx-embed-v1-4b costs? pplx-embed-v1-4b 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/pplx-embed-v1-4b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/pplx-embed-v1-4b) for AI/LLM consumption.*