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title: "text-embedding-3-large - Model Details & Comparison"
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# text-embedding-3-large - Model Details & Comparison

> text-embedding-3-large from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About text-embedding-3-large

text-embedding-3-large is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.13 per 1M input tokens, ranking 117 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 19% of models in this category. text-embedding-3-large 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.**
- **$0.13 / 1M tokens Input Price.**

## Capabilities

text-embedding-3-large supports: Response Schema.

## text-embedding-3-large Pricing Overview

At $0.13 per 1M input tokens, text-embedding-3-large ranks 117 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 19% of models in this category.

text-embedding-3-large 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 text-embedding-3-large 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 |
| embed-v-4-0 | Azure | $0.12 | $0.0000 |
| cohere.embed-v4:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.12 | $0.0000 |
| embed-v4.0 | Cohere | $0.12 | $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 embed-v-4-0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/embed-v-4-0.md)
- [Compare cohere.embed-v4:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/cohere.embed-v4-0.md)
- [Compare embed-v4.0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/cohere/embed-v4.0.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate text-embedding-3-large costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/text-embedding-3-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 text-embedding-3-large cheaper than amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0?

Yes. text-embedding-3-large costs $0.13 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-multimodal-embeddings-v1:0's $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making it 4% more affordable. Both are embedding models and share support for audio input.

### How does text-embedding-3-large pricing compare to the average embedding model?

text-embedding-3-large input pricing is $0.13 per 1M tokens, which is 30% above the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 117 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 19% of models in this category.

### What makes text-embedding-3-large different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, text-embedding-3-large ranks 21 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to text-embedding-3-large?

The most comparable embedding models to text-embedding-3-large 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); embed-v-4-0 from Azure ($0.12/1M input tokens); cohere.embed-v4:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.12/1M 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 text-embedding-3-large costs?

text-embedding-3-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

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- [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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