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

You can save 0% on input and 0% on output tokens by switching. For a typical workload of 1M input + 500K output tokens per month, Command A costs $7.50 vs $7.50 — saving $0.00/month.

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

Choose Command A for cost efficiency — it's 0% cheaper on input. Choose Command R+ if you need Cohere ecosystem integration. Both have 128K context windows.

Command R+ vs Command A

Q: Is Command A cheaper than Command R+?

Yes, Command A costs $2.5/$10 per 1M tokens while Command R+ costs $2.5/$10. That's 0% cheaper on input and 0% 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	Mid	Mid
Input Price	$2.5	$2.5
Output Price	$10	$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 A — 0% cheaper input, 0% 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 A for cost at scale, Command R+ if quality matters more

🔬 Prototyping & Testing

Development, experimentation, and non-critical workloads.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Command A cheaper than Command R+?

Yes. Command A costs $2.5 input / $10 output per 1M tokens, while Command R+ costs $2.5 input / $10 output. That's 0% cheaper on input and 0% cheaper on output.

How much can I save switching to Command A?

For a typical workload (1M input + 500K output tokens/month), Command A costs $7.50/month vs $7.50/month for Command R+. That's a savings of $0.00/month (0%).

Which should I choose: Command R+ or Command A?

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