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Why use Command Light on Cohere API?
Cohere API offers Command Light with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.30/1M input tokens. Cohere is a leading enterprise AI company that specializes in developing large language models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities.
Compare Command Light across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
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Compare Command Light Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| OCI Generative AI | — | — |
| Cohere API | $0.30 | $0.60 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.30 |
| Output tokens | $0.60 |
Capabilities
About Command Light
Command Light is Cohere's smaller, faster legacy variant of Command. Cohere lists it as deprecated as of September 15, 2025; use current Command A or Command R variants for new builds.
FAQ
What does Command Light cost on Cohere API?
On Cohere API, Command Light costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for Command Light on Cohere API?
Command Light supports a 4,096 token context window on Cohere API.
How does Cohere API compare to other Command Light providers?
Command Light is available from 3 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.30/1M tokens from AWS Bedrock.
Who created Command Light?
Command Light was created by Cohere as part of the Command model family.
Is Command Light open source?
Command Light is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.