BGE M3 vs PaddleOCR VL
BGE M3 is cheaper on output tokens, while PaddleOCR VL offers a larger context window. Choose BGE M3 or PaddleOCR VL based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | BGE M3 | PaddleOCR VL |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Novita AI | Novita AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.01 | $0.02 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.02 |
| Context window | 8K | 16K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Oct 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.