Embedding calculator
Embedding Cost Calculator
Estimate how much it costs to embed documents for semantic search, RAG, or internal knowledge-base retrieval.
Estimate document embedding cost
Monthly embedding cost$0.00
One full indexing run$0.00
Cost per 1,000 documents$0.00
Total tokens0
Estimated chunks0
What changes the cost
Embedding cost is usually driven by document count, document length, chunking strategy, overlap, and how often you re-index the corpus.
- Smaller chunks can improve retrieval but create more chunks.
- Overlap improves continuity but increases embedded tokens.
- Batching may reduce cost on some providers, but this MVP uses standard listed prices.
FAQ
What drives embedding cost?
Embedding cost is driven by the amount of text embedded, chunk size, overlap, re-index frequency, and the selected embedding model price.
Should I use smaller chunks?
Smaller chunks can improve retrieval precision, but they usually create more chunks and more vectors. Test retrieval quality before assuming smaller chunks are cheaper or better.
Related planning
Embedding prices were last checked on 2026-07-04. Use this page before estimating full RAG query cost.