embed-v4.0 by Cohere
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Is embed-v4.0 free?
Yes. Cohere offers it as Free API tier with these limits: 2,000 inputs/min · 1,000 calls/mo (trial key). No credit card is required.
Can I use embed-v4.0 commercially?
The free tier is non-commercial. For production or commercial use you need a paid plan or a different model.
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