Knowledge Base Refresh Cost Calculator
Estimate the monthly cost of re-embedding changed documents.
Results update automatically as you type.
Result
$0.0800/month to keep embeddings fresh
5,000 changed docs/month re-embedded
- Changed docs / month
- 5,000
- Tokens to re-embed
- 4,000,000 tokens
- Re-embed cost / month
- $0.0800
- Re-embed cost / year
- $0.9600
Knowledge bases change. Estimate the recurring monthly cost of re-embedding the documents that get added or updated so your RAG index stays fresh.
How this is calculated
This calculator uses the rag formulas described in our methodology. All figures are estimates for planning; verify current pricing with each provider before relying on them.
Worked example (defaults)
With the default inputs above, here is the result:
Result
$0.0800/month to keep embeddings fresh
5,000 changed docs/month re-embedded
- Changed docs / month
- 5,000
- Tokens to re-embed
- 4,000,000 tokens
- Re-embed cost / month
- $0.0800
- Re-embed cost / year
- $0.9600
Frequently asked questions
Do I re-embed everything each time?+
No — only changed or new documents. Re-embedding the whole corpus is a one-time cost captured by our re-embedding calculator.
How often should I refresh?+
As often as your content changes and freshness matters. Incremental updates keep this cost low.