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title: "pplx-embed-v1-4b - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "pplx-embed-v1-4b from Perplexity: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# pplx-embed-v1-4b - Model Details & Comparison

> pplx-embed-v1-4b from Perplexity: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About pplx-embed-v1-4b

pplx-embed-v1-4b is an embedding model from Perplexity, one of 2 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.03 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 52 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 63% of models in this category. Its 33K-token context window is in the top 15% among embedding models.

## Specifications

- **Perplexity Provider.**
- **Embedding Mode.**
- **32,768 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.03 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## pplx-embed-v1-4b Pricing Overview

At $0.03 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, pplx-embed-v1-4b ranks 52 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 2 Perplexity embedding models, its 33K-token context window places it in the top 15% of embedding models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to pplx-embed-v1-4b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| text-embedding-005 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| text-multilingual-embedding-002 | Vercel Ai Gateway | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| pplx-embed-v1-4b | OpenRouter | $0.03 | - |
| amazon.titan-embed-text-v2:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.02 | $0.0000 |
| text-embedding-3-small | Azure | $0.02 | $0.0000 |

- [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 pplx-embed-v1-4b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/pplx-embed-v1-4b.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/perplexity/model/pplx-embed-v1-4b.md)
- [Check Perplexity status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/perplexity.md)
- [All Perplexity pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/perplexity.md)

## FAQ

### Is pplx-embed-v1-4b cheaper than text-embedding-005?

No. pplx-embed-v1-4b costs $0.03 per 1M input tokens while text-embedding-005 costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens, making text-embedding-005 17% 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 52 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 63% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $0.0090.

### What makes pplx-embed-v1-4b different from other Perplexity models?

Among Perplexity's 2 embedding models, pplx-embed-v1-4b ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to pplx-embed-v1-4b?

The most comparable embedding models to pplx-embed-v1-4b are: 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); pplx-embed-v1-4b from OpenRouter ($0.03/1M 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 32,768 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of embedding models by context window size (rank 16 of 143). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if Perplexity is down?

You can monitor Perplexity service health in real time on the Bifrost Perplexity 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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.03 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000.

## Related Resources

- [Perplexity models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/perplexity.md)
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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)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
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