OpenAI
OpenAIText Embedding Ada 002
The previous-generation embedding model, kept for backward compatibility with indexes built before the v3 family. Prefer text-embedding-3-small for new work.
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Source: OpenAI embeddings, OpenAI pricing
Price per 1M tokens
$0.1 in
Context window8,191
ModalitiesText → Vector
Specs
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Embedding dimensions1,536
Max input8,191 tokens
Pricing
Every billing leg from the live catalog, in USD per 1M tokens.
| Billing leg | Rate | Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.1 / M | $0.05 / M |
Cost calculator
Billing-grade math over the rate card above, including the thinking tokens most estimates miss.
Estimated monthly cost
$20.00
at current list prices
Fresh input$20.00
Output$0.00
Provider
Where this model runs, and what it charges.
| Platform | Input / M | Batch | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
OpenAI | $0.1 | ✓ | First-party API |
Price history
Has this model gotten cheaper or more expensive?
No changePriced at $0.1 per 1M since April 20, 2026.
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