Text Embeddings Inference Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Sourceofficial source ↗ | $0checked 2026-08-26 | Free open-source high-throughput embedding inference server under the Apache-2.0 license for self-hosted GPU/CPU deployment. |
structured from cited official pricing sources: “Text Embeddings Inference (TEI) is free and open-source under the Apache License 2.0. It can be deployed on self-hosted GPU/CPU infrastructure with no software licensing fees.”
Self-hosting cost
Text Embeddings Inference is open source. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.
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FAQ
How much does Text Embeddings Inference cost?
Text Embeddings Inference (TEI) is free and open-source under the Apache License 2.0. It can be deployed on self-hosted GPU/CPU infrastructure with no software licensing fees.
Does Text Embeddings Inference have a free plan?
Yes — Text Embeddings Inference is open source and free to use.
Can you self-host Text Embeddings Inference for free?
Text Embeddings Inference is open source. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.
What are free or cheaper Text Embeddings Inference alternatives?
Claude, Cerebras, ChatGPT are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.
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