bge-large-en-v1.5 by SiliconFlow
Create a key on the China site (cloud.siliconflow.cn) and call the OpenAI-compatible endpoint. The model is priced at 0 there; the international site may charge for it.
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Is bge-large-en-v1.5 free?
Yes. SiliconFlow offers it as Free API tier with these limits: Free on siliconflow.cn · limits not published. No credit card is required.
Can I use bge-large-en-v1.5 commercially?
Commercial terms are not clearly documented. Check the provider's current terms before shipping.
How do I start using bge-large-en-v1.5?
Get a free API key from the provider dashboard. Set the base URL to https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1 and the model to BAAI/bge-large-en-v1.5. Create a key on the China site (cloud.siliconflow.cn) and call the OpenAI-compatible endpoint. The model is priced at 0 there; the international site may charge for it.
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