How much can I save switching from Command A to Command R?

You can save 80% on input and 85% on output tokens by switching. For a typical workload of 1M input + 500K output tokens per month, Command R costs $1.25 vs $7.50 — saving $6.25/month.

Which model should I use: Command R or Command A?

Choose Command R for cost efficiency — it's 80% cheaper on input. Choose Command A if you need Cohere ecosystem integration. Both have 128K context windows.

Command R vs Command A

Q: Is Command R cheaper than Command A?

Yes, Command R costs $0.5/$1.5 per 1M tokens while Command A costs $2.5/$10. That's 80% cheaper on input and 85% cheaper on output.

Side-by-side API pricing comparison: which model gives you more for less?

Last verified Jun 2026 · Prices per 1M tokens

Quick Comparison

Feature	Command R	Command A
Provider	Cohere	Cohere
Tier	Budget	Mid
Input Price	$0.5	$2.5
Output Price	$1.5	$10
Context Window	128K	128K
Verified	Jun 2026	Jun 2026

When to Use Each

💰 Cost-Sensitive Workloads

High-volume APIs, batch processing, and startups watching runway.

→ Use Command R — 80% cheaper input, 85% cheaper output

🧠 Complex Reasoning

Tasks requiring advanced reasoning, code generation, or nuanced analysis.

→ Either model works — compare quality on your specific tasks

⚡ High-Throughput APIs

Real-time chatbots, streaming responses, and latency-sensitive apps.

→ Command R for cost at scale, Command A if quality matters more

🔬 Prototyping & Testing

Development, experimentation, and non-critical workloads.

→ Use Command R — same context (128K), much cheaper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Command R cheaper than Command A?

Yes. Command R costs $0.5 input / $1.5 output per 1M tokens, while Command A costs $2.5 input / $10 output. That's 80% cheaper on input and 85% cheaper on output.

How much can I save switching to Command R?

For a typical workload (1M input + 500K output tokens/month), Command R costs $1.25/month vs $7.50/month for Command A. That's a savings of $6.25/month (85%).

Which should I choose: Command R or Command A?

Choose Command R for cost efficiency. Choose Command A for Cohere ecosystem benefits. Both have 128K context windows.