--- title: "text-embedding-ada-002 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "text-embedding-ada-002 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/text-embedding-ada-002" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/text-embedding-ada-002.md" --- # text-embedding-ada-002 - Model Details & Comparison > text-embedding-ada-002 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 text-embedding-ada-002 text-embedding-ada-002 is an embedding model from OpenRouter, one of 25 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens, ranking 101 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 30% of models in this category. text-embedding-ada-002 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.** - **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## Capabilities text-embedding-ada-002 supports: Response Schema. ## text-embedding-ada-002 Pricing Overview At $0.10 per 1M input tokens, text-embedding-ada-002 ranks 101 out of 145 embedding models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.10 for embedding models, and is cheaper than 30% of models in this category. text-embedding-ada-002 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-ada-002 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 | | amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02 | AWS Bedrock | $0.10 | $0.0000 | | ada | Azure | $0.10 | $0.0000 | | text-embedding-ada-002 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.0000 | | Cohere-embed-v3-english | Azure | $0.10 | $0.0000 | - [Compare amazon.titan-embed-text-v1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-text-v1.md) - [Compare amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02.md) - [Compare ada](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/ada.md) - [Compare text-embedding-ada-002](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/text-embedding-ada-002.md) - [Compare Cohere-embed-v3-english](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/cohere-embed-v3-english.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate text-embedding-ada-002 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/text-embedding-ada-002.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-ada-002 cheaper than amazon.titan-embed-text-v1? No. text-embedding-ada-002 costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 0% more affordable for input. However, text-embedding-ada-002 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does text-embedding-ada-002 pricing compare to the average embedding model? text-embedding-ada-002 input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 101 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 30% of models in this category. ### What makes text-embedding-ada-002 different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 25 embedding models, text-embedding-ada-002 ranks 20 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to text-embedding-ada-002? The most comparable embedding models to text-embedding-ada-002 are: amazon.titan-embed-text-v1 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens); amazon.titan-embed-g1-text-02 from AWS Bedrock ($0.10/1M input tokens); ada from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); text-embedding-ada-002 from Azure ($0.10/1M 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-ada-002 costs? text-embedding-ada-002 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/text-embedding-ada-002](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/text-embedding-ada-002) for AI/LLM consumption.*