Command R (08-2024) vs DeepSeek R1
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 DeepSeek R1.
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...
DeepSeek R1
A premier reasoning model employing large-scale reinforcement learning. Displays specialized math, coding, and logical validation capabilities comparable to OpenAI's o1.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Command R (08-2024) | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | DeepSeek |
| Context Window | 128,000 tokens | 163,840 tokens |
| Agent Suitability | N/A | 78/100 |
| Time to First Token (TTFT) | N/A | 1800 ms |
| Deployment Model | managed api | managed api |
| Production Stability | stable | stable |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Released Date | 2024-08-30 | 2025-01-20 |
API Pricing Comparison
Input Price per Million Tokens
Command R (08-2024)
$0.15
DeepSeek R1
$0.70
Output Price per Million Tokens
Command R (08-2024)
$0.60
DeepSeek R1
$2.50
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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.
DeepSeek R1 Quirks & Gotchas
- ▸Reasoning model — not designed for high-frequency tool calling
- ▸Pair with a smaller model (V4 Flash) for routing and use R1 for complex reasoning only