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Why use Command R on Cohere API?
Cohere API offers Command R with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.50/1M input tokens. Cohere is a leading enterprise AI company that specializes in developing large language models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities.
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Compare Command R Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Bedrock | $0.50 | $1.50 |
| Cohere API | $0.50 | $1.50 |
| Microsoft Foundry | $0.50 | $1.50 |
| OCI Generative AI | — | — |
| OpenRouter | $0.15 | $0.60 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.50 |
| Output tokens | $1.50 |
Capabilities
About Command R
Command R is a 35-billion parameter large language model developed by Cohere, tailored for enterprise-scale AI applications. It is optimized for long-context tasks such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and tool use, emphasizing high performance coupled with strong accuracy. This model excels in reasoning, summarization, and question answering across ten key languages. Its use spans various enterprise applications, automating complex tasks that involve interacting with systems like CRMs, APIs, and databases. The model can process up to 128,000 tokens and integrates seamlessly with Cohere's Embed and Rerank models, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in large-scale tasks. Additionally, a more powerful iteration, Command R+ with 104 billion parameters, offers even greater capabilities.
FAQ
What does Command R cost on Cohere API?
On Cohere API, Command R costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for Command R on Cohere API?
Command R supports a 128,000 token context window on Cohere API.
How does Cohere API compare to other Command R providers?
Command R is available from 6 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.15/1M tokens from OpenRouter.
Who created Command R?
Command R was created by Cohere as part of the Command R model family.
Is Command R open source?
Command R's open source status is unknown in the seed data.