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Text Embedding 3 Small

text-embedding-3-small

Small embedding model, efficient and cost-effective for most use cases.

1536 DimensionsFastCost Effective
Input$0.018
Output$0.018
per 1M tokens

1536 Dimensions

Standard embedding size

Fast

Quick processing

Cost Effective

Lowest embedding cost

Versatile

Most use cases covered

API Documentation

View complete API reference with all parameters and examples.

Batch Embeddings

Pass an array of strings to embed multiple texts in a single request.

curl -X POST https://apimodels.app/api/v1/embeddings \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "text-embedding-3-small",
    "input": [
      "First document text",
      "Second document text",
      "Third document text"
    ]
  }'

API Parameters Reference

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
modelstringYesModel identifier (e.g., text-embedding-3-small)
inputstring | arrayYesText string or array of strings to embed
encoding_formatstringNoOutput format: "float" (default) or "base64"

Full API Documentation

View complete Embeddings API reference.

View Documentation

Pricing

$0.018
per 1M tokens

Billing: Cost = (total_tokens * price) / 1,000,000

About Text Embedding 3 Small

Text Embedding 3 Small is a Text Embedding API provided by OpenAI. Small embedding model, efficient and cost-effective for most use cases. Through API Models platform, you can access this model via a unified API at prices significantly lower than official rates. Current pricing: Input: $0.018, Output: $0.018 per 1M tokens.

Key Features

  • 1536 Dimensions -- Standard embedding size
  • Fast -- Quick processing
  • Cost Effective -- Lowest embedding cost
  • Versatile -- Most use cases covered

Use Cases

Semantic Search

Build search systems powered by semantic understanding for more accurate and relevant results.

Document Clustering

Automatically classify and cluster large document sets to discover content relationships.

Recommendation Systems

Build intelligent recommendation engines based on text semantic similarity.

Duplicate Detection

Detect and identify duplicate or near-duplicate text content to improve data quality.

Why API Models

  • Unified API -- One API key to access all models, no need to register on multiple platforms
  • Cost Savings -- 60-95% cheaper than official pricing, ideal for indie developers and startups
  • Instant Access -- Start using immediately after signup, supports Stripe and Alipay payments
  • Full Documentation -- Detailed API docs with code examples in cURL, Python, and Node.js

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Text Embedding 3 Small cost?

Text Embedding 3 Small is available through API Models at: Input: $0.018, Output: $0.018 per 1M tokens. This is up to 95% cheaper than official pricing.

How to use Text Embedding 3 Small API?

Sign up at API Models, get your API key, and call our unified API endpoint. We provide detailed API documentation with code examples in cURL, Python, and Node.js.

What is the difference between API Models and the official OpenAI API?

API Models offers the same Text Embedding 3 Small model at 60-95% lower cost through our aggregation platform. We provide a unified API interface so you do not need separate accounts for each provider - one API key to access all models.

What payment methods are supported?

We support Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, and other international cards) and Alipay. Credits are available instantly after payment.