Command R (08-2024) vs o4 Mini
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 o4 Mini.
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...
o4 Mini
OpenAI o4-mini is a compact reasoning model in the o-series, optimized for fast, cost-efficient performance while retaining strong multimodal and agentic capabilities. It supports tool use and demonstrates competitive reasoning...
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Command R (08-2024) | o4 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | OpenAI |
| Context Window | 128,000 tokens | 200,000 tokens |
| Agent Suitability | N/A | N/A |
| Time to First Token (TTFT) | N/A | N/A |
| Deployment Model | managed api | managed api |
| Production Stability | stable | stable |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Released Date | 2024-08-30 | 2025-04-16 |
API Pricing Comparison
Input Price per Million Tokens
Command R (08-2024)
$0.15
o4 Mini
$1.10
Output Price per Million Tokens
Command R (08-2024)
$0.60
o4 Mini
$4.40
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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.
o4 Mini Quirks & Gotchas
No developer gotchas reported.