Compare the listed model data for Command R (Aug 24) by Cohere and Command A (Mar 25) by Cohere. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.
Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.
What the listed data says
Command R (Aug 24): 128K tokens; Command A (Mar 25): 256K tokens. Command A (Mar 25) has the larger listed context window. Command R (Aug 24) is listed for no specific capability flags; Command A (Mar 25) is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Command R (Aug 24) 78.7%; Command A (Mar 25) 81.0%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
Catalog source links
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The listed context windows are 128K tokens and 256K tokens; the larger is 2× the smaller.
On shared numeric benchmark entries, MMLU: Command R (Aug 24) − Command A (Mar 25) = -2.3 percentage points (78.7% vs 81.0%).
The first listed parameter quantities are 35B and 111B; the larger quantity is 3.17× the smaller. Total and active MoE parameters are not directly equivalent.
The catalog release dates are August 2024 and March 2025, about 7 months apart at the precision supplied.
Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens
A cost example for 1M input plus 1M output tokens cannot be calculated reliably because separate numeric input and output rates are not listed for both models.
Choose Command R (Aug 24) if…
Choose Command R (Aug 24) when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as RAG-powered enterprise search, Multilingual business document processing, Enterprise RAG at 35B scale, Multi-step tool calling.
Choose Command A (Mar 25) if…
Choose Command A (Mar 25) when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Enterprise search and RAG deployments, Multi-step business process automation, Legal, financial, medical document analysis in 23 languages, Cohere's flagship enterprise model for RAG and tool-use workflows.
Feature Comparison — Command R (Aug 24) vs Command A (Mar 25)
Catalog specifications for Command R (Aug 24) and Command A (Mar 25)
Specification
Command R (Aug 24)
Command A (Mar 25)
Provider
Cohere
Cohere
Parameters
35B
111B
Context window
128K tokens
256K tokens
Maximum output
Not listed
Not listed
Catalog pricing
Research use via HuggingFace. Cohere API: $0.15/MTok input, $0.60/MTok output
Cohere API: $2.50/MTok input, $10.00/MTok output
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens
Separate numeric input/output rates not listed
input $0.15, output $0.6 per 1M tokens
License
CC BY-NC 4.0
CC BY-NC 4.0 for research; commercial requires API agreement
Coding support
Not listed
Listed
Reasoning support
Not listed
Not listed
Vision input
Not listed
Not listed
Multimodal
Not listed
Not listed
Open weights
Yes
No
Benchmark: MMLU
78.7%
81.0%
Figures are transcribed from LITHOVEX model records. Benchmark versions and evaluation setups may differ; pricing and specifications can change. Check each provider's current documentation before making a decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is different between Command R (Aug 24) and Command A (Mar 25)?
Command R (Aug 24): 128K tokens; Command A (Mar 25): 256K tokens. Command A (Mar 25) has the larger listed context window. Command R (Aug 24) is listed for no specific capability flags; Command A (Mar 25) is listed for coding, agentic workflows, long-context tasks. Shared catalog benchmark entries: MMLU: Command R (Aug 24) 78.7%; Command A (Mar 25) 81.0%. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for Command R (Aug 24) and Command A (Mar 25)?
MMLU: Command R (Aug 24) 78.7%; Command A (Mar 25) 81.0%. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
Which model has the larger listed context window?
Command R (Aug 24): 128K tokens; Command A (Mar 25): 256K tokens. Command A (Mar 25) has the larger listed context window.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Command R (Aug 24) and Command A (Mar 25)?
Command R (Aug 24): Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (Research use via HuggingFace. Cohere API: $0.15/MTok input, $0.60/MTok output). Command A (Mar 25): input $0.15, output $0.6 per 1M tokens (Cohere API: $2.50/MTok input, $10.00/MTok output). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for Command R (Aug 24) and Command A (Mar 25)?
The catalog lists Command R (Aug 24) as August 2024 and Command A (Mar 25) as March 2025, about 7 months apart at the precision supplied.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between Command R (Aug 24) and Command A (Mar 25)?
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