--- title: "bge-base-en-v1.5 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "bge-base-en-v1.5 from Workers AI: 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/workers-ai/bge-base-en-v1.5" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/workers-ai/bge-base-en-v1.5.md" --- # bge-base-en-v1.5 - Model Details & Comparison > bge-base-en-v1.5 from Workers AI: 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 bge-base-en-v1.5 bge-base-en-v1.5 is an embedding model from Workers-ai, one of 6 embedding models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens, ranking 57 out of 145 embedding models by cost and cheaper than 61% of models in this category. Its 154K-token context window is in the top 2% among embedding models. ## Specifications - **Workers AI Provider.** - **Embedding Mode.** - **153,600 Max Input Tokens.** - **153,600 Max Tokens.** - **$0.07 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## bge-base-en-v1.5 Pricing Overview At $0.07 per 1M input tokens, bge-base-en-v1.5 ranks 57 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 61% of models in this category. bge-base-en-v1.5 is one of 6 Workers-ai embedding models, its 154K-token context window places it in the top 2% of embedding models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to bge-base-en-v1.5 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-1.5-flash | Google Gemini | $0.07 | $0.0000 | | voyage-3 | Voyage | $0.06 | $0.0000 | | voyage-3.5 | Voyage | $0.06 | $0.0000 | | qwen3-embedding-0.6b | Novita | $0.07 | $0.0000 | | qwen3-embedding-8b | Novita | $0.07 | $0.0000 | - [Compare gemini-1.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-1.5-flash.md) - [Compare voyage-3](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/voyage/voyage-3.md) - [Compare voyage-3.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/voyage/voyage-3.5.md) - [Compare qwen3-embedding-0.6b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/novita/qwen3-embedding-0.6b.md) - [Compare qwen3-embedding-8b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/novita/qwen3-embedding-8b.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate bge-base-en-v1.5 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/workers-ai/model/bge-base-en-v1.5.md) - [All Workers-ai pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/workers-ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is bge-base-en-v1.5 cheaper than gemini-1.5-flash? Yes. bge-base-en-v1.5 costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-1.5-flash's $0.07 per 1M input tokens, making it 13% more affordable. Both are embedding models. ### How does bge-base-en-v1.5 pricing compare to the average embedding model? bge-base-en-v1.5 input pricing is $0.07 per 1M tokens, which is 33% below the median of $0.10 for embedding models. It ranks 57 out of 145 embedding models by input cost, making it cheaper than 61% of models in this category. ### What makes bge-base-en-v1.5 different from other Workers-ai models? Among Workers-ai's 6 embedding models, bge-base-en-v1.5 ranks 5 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to bge-base-en-v1.5? The most comparable embedding models to bge-base-en-v1.5 are: gemini-1.5-flash from Google Gemini ($0.07/1M input tokens); voyage-3 from Voyage ($0.06/1M input tokens); voyage-3.5 from Voyage ($0.06/1M input tokens); qwen3-embedding-0.6b from Novita ($0.07/1M 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 bge-base-en-v1.5's context window? bge-base-en-v1.5 supports up to 153,600 input tokens, placing it in the top 2% of embedding models by context window size (rank 3 of 143). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate bge-base-en-v1.5 costs? bge-base-en-v1.5 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 - [Workers AI models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/workers-ai.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/workers-ai/bge-base-en-v1.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/workers-ai/bge-base-en-v1.5) for AI/LLM consumption.*