Constant 429 RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED error after switching to the more recent text embedding model (gemini-embedding-001) on free tier

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Hi everyone,

I’m trying to use the Gemini embeddings model to develop a simple RAG. I have used the older model (embedding-001) for a few months without problems, but the new one (gemini-embedding-001) is giving me a persistent issue with the Rate Limits (429 RESOURCE_EXHAUSTED).

I tried to wait one day for the quota to reset, but this does not solve the problem.

Is anyone experiencing the same issue?

I would prefer to resolve on the free tier, but has anyone solved this issue by enabling billing for Tier 1?

Thanks!

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Hi @Marco_Ghitti,

Welcome to the Forum,

Are you using standard or batch mode? The Gemini embedding model’s batch mode is not accessible under the free tier because batch API usage incurs charges and requires enabling billing.

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Hi @chunduriv,

I’m having this issue with both batch and standard mode.

My problem is mainly with the usage of Chroma DB when I try to use the embedding model to add documents to the database. Any attempt to add documents results in a 429 error.

This used to work with the previous model (embedding-001) without any problem.