Command R (08-2024) vs Command R+
How do these models stack up? Below is an expert side-by-side comparison of specifications, context window capacity, live pricing per million tokens, and standardized benchmark scores for Command R (08-2024) and Command R+.
Command R (08-2024)
command-r-08-2024 is an update of the [Command R](/models/cohere/command-r) with improved performance for multilingual retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and tool use. More broadly, it is better at math, code and reasoning and...
Command R+
Cohere's enterprise-optimized model built for advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and multi-step tool use. Highly effective for multilingual business processes.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Command R (08-2024) | Command R+ |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | Cohere |
| Context Window | 128,000 tokens | 128,000 tokens |
| Agent Suitability | N/A | 86/100 |
| Time to First Token (TTFT) | N/A | 350 ms |
| Deployment Model | managed api | managed api |
| Production Stability | stable | stable |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Released Date | 2024-08-30 | 2024-04-04 |
API Pricing Comparison
Input Price per Million Tokens
Command R (08-2024)
$0.15
Command R+
$2.50
Output Price per Million Tokens
Command R (08-2024)
$0.60
Command R+
$10.00
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Benchmark Performance Metrics
Scores show the raw performance percentages verified across key evaluation suites. Higher bars indicate superior accuracy and capability in that domain.
Command R (08-2024) Quirks & Gotchas
No developer gotchas reported.
Command R+ Quirks & Gotchas
- ▸Optimized for RAG workflows — best enterprise document search model
- ▸Tool calling requires explicit step definitions in Cohere's tool-use format