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OpenAI Embeddings vs Together AI Embeddings

Embedding APIs pricing comparison · 2026

OpenAI Embeddings pricing ranges from $0.02–$0.13/per million tokens, while Together AI Embeddings ranges from $0.02–$0.02/per 1M tokens. Together AI Embeddings is typically 69% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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OpenAI Embeddings
OpenAI Embeddings is a pay-per-use API that converts text into dense vector representation
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Together AI Embeddings
Together AI currently lists one serverless embedding model: Multilingual e5 large instruct
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Estimated license cost
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Usage-based
$0.02 per 1M input tokens
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Usage-based
$0.02 per 1M tokens
see vendor pricing for volume tiers
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Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 11 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 3 review platforms
Last verified 2mo ago
Confidence Limited confidence
Sources No structured sources
Last verified 4d ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Storage Costs for Embeddings
    $0.33 per GB per month
    1 source
  • Inflated Token Counts
    10-25%
    1 source
  • Fine-tuning Premiums
    50%
    1 source
  • Unpredictable Scaling
    $100–$400 per day
    1 source
  • Inefficient Architectures
    1 source
No hidden costs documented
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What users say

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User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
TrustRadius
9out of 5 (610)
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (1,068)
G2
4.6out of 5 (2,734)
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Sometimes providing incorrect or outdated information.
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Usage-based multilingual text embeddings
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Limited Access to Free Models
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Embedding APIs

OpenAI Embeddings

$0.02–$0.13
/per million tokens
3 plans
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Embedding APIs

Together AI Embeddings

$0.02–$0.02
/per 1M tokens
1 plan
Full pricing breakdown →

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan OpenAI Embeddings Together AI Embeddings
text-embedding-3-small Custom Custom
text-embedding-3-large Custom
text-embedding-ada-002 (Legacy) Custom

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