{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "surface_type": "tool_answer",
  "tool_id": "rag-embedding-ingestion-estimator",
  "citation_question": "How much do embedding refreshes add to monthly AI workflow cost?",
  "question": "How do I estimate monthly embedding ingestion cost and amortized per-user impact?",
  "canonical_url": "https://www.unitcostai.com/tools/embedding-ingestion-cost",
  "formula": "embedding_ingestion_cost_monthly_usd = embedding_ingestion_tokens_monthly * embedding_input_price_per_token; amortized_cost_per_user_month = embedding_ingestion_cost_monthly_usd / monthly_active_users",
  "assumptions": [
    "Embedding ingestion is treated as a fixed monthly refresh term rather than a per-request cost",
    "Amortized per-user impact divides the monthly refresh delta by monthly active users",
    "Token rates come from the selected pricing snapshot row"
  ],
  "example": "If monthly embedding cost delta is $12.00 and monthly_active_users=800, amortized_cost_delta_per_user_month=$0.015.",
  "units": "USD per month, USD per active user-month, and tokens per month",
  "pricing_context": {
    "context_type": "pricing_snapshot",
    "snapshot_id": "2026-06-21",
    "snapshot_date": "2026-06-21",
    "reference_url": "https://www.unitcostai.com/pricing"
  },
  "pricing_snapshot": {
    "snapshot_id": "2026-06-21",
    "snapshot_date": "2026-06-21",
    "pricing_reference_url": "https://www.unitcostai.com/pricing"
  }
}