What is Text Embedding 3 Small?
Text Embedding 3 Small is a embedding model in the o10 fulfillment catalog (slug: text-embedding-3-small). Published input pricing starts at $0.020/1M tokens.
Catalog snapshot 2026-06-27.
Text Embedding 3 Small costs $0.020/1M input tokens as of 2026-06-27. Openrouter publishes this model. o10 lists Text Embedding 3 Small on OpenAI at routing band C0.
Last updated: 2026-06-27. Full catalog
Text Embedding 3 Small — specs, hosts, and routing
AnswersSelf-contained
How much does Text Embedding 3 Small cost per million tokens?
Text Embedding 3 Small costs $0.020/1M input tokens in the gateway catalog snapshot (2026-06-27). Endpoint pricing may differ by fulfillment host.
Sourced from gateway catalog snapshot.
Where can you run Text Embedding 3 Small?
Text Embedding 3 Small is configured on OpenAI. Each host maps to an upstream model ID listed in the fulfillment routes table. This model is cataloged but not marked routable for chat routing.
What is Text Embedding 3 Small's context window?
Text Embedding 3 Small context limits depend on the fulfillment host. Check the specifications table for endpoint-specific limits.
What o10 routing band is Text Embedding 3 Small?
Text Embedding 3 Small is classified at o10 routing band C0. Bands group models by cost tier and eval profile: C0 (economy), C1 (standard), C2 (capable), C3/C4 (frontier). Chat routing is disabled for this slug.
Who makes Text Embedding 3 Small?
Text Embedding 3 Small is attributed to source provider openrouter in the o10 catalog. Fulfillment hosts (OpenAI) supply API access; list pricing may differ by venue.
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Specifications
Text Embedding 3 Small in the o10 unified catalog.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| o10 slug | `text-embedding-3-small` |
| Type | embedding |
| Band | C0 |
| Routable | No |
| Source provider | openrouter |
| Primary host | OpenAI |
| Gateway ID | `openai/text-embedding-3-small` |
| Released | 2024-01-25 |
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Token pricing
Gateway snapshot pricing for Text Embedding 3 Small.
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Input | $0.02/1M tokens |
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Fulfillment hosts
Upstream venues configured for Text Embedding 3 Small.
| Host | Upstream model ID |
|---|---|
| openai | openai/text-embedding-3-small |
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Gateway provider endpoints
Endpoint-level pricing and latency from the gateway catalog.
| Provider | Input ($/1M) | Latency p50 | Uptime 1d |
|---|---|---|---|
| azure | $0.02 | — | 10000.0% |
| openai | $0.02 | — | 9998.9% |
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Routing with o10
Eval-gated model selection for this slug.
o10 slug: text-embedding-3-small. Band: C0. Routable: no.
See [/models/routing](/models/routing) for smart aliases (o10/auto, o10/economy) and [/kyi](/kyi) for governance.
SourceMethodology
Fulfillment catalog 2026-06-27. Gateway pricing joined where slug match exists.
FAQFrequently asked questions
Common questions
How much does Text Embedding 3 Small cost?
Text Embedding 3 Small costs $0.020/1M input tokens in the gateway snapshot (2026-06-27). Verify against your provider's published pricing.
What is Text Embedding 3 Small's context window?
Context limits for Text Embedding 3 Small vary by fulfillment host. See the specifications table on this page.
Which hosts serve Text Embedding 3 Small?
Text Embedding 3 Small (text-embedding-3-small) is configured on: OpenAI. Upstream model IDs are listed in the fulfillment routes section.
Is Text Embedding 3 Small routable through o10?
No. Text Embedding 3 Small is cataloged but not enabled for chat routing in the current fulfillment config.
How do I call Text Embedding 3 Small via o10?
Use o10 slug "text-embedding-3-small" or gateway ID "openai/text-embedding-3-small" depending on your integration. Gateway-compatible endpoints accept OpenAI-style /v1 requests.
How does o10 route this model?
o10 routes Text Embedding 3 Small only when per-use-case evals clear at your quality floor. Band C0 indicates cost tier. See /kyi for governance and /models/routing for smart aliases.