Cohere Model Pricing
Command Light is 33x cheaper than Command R+. Smart routing delivers savings.
| Model | Input Cost | Output Cost | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command R+ | $2.50/1M | $10.00/1M | Medium | Complex tasks |
| Command R | $0.15/1M | $0.60/1M | Fast | General purpose |
| Command Light | $0.075/1M | $0.075/1M | Very Fast | Simple tasks |
| Embed v3 | $0.10/1M | N/A | Fast | Embeddings |
| Rerank v3 | $2.00/1K searches | N/A | Fast | Search ranking |
Cohere Optimization Features
Command Model Routing
Route between Command R+, Command R, and Command Light based on task complexity.
50% cost reduction
Rerank Optimization
Optimize Rerank API usage with smart batching and result caching.
40% rerank savings
Embedding Caching
Cache embeddings for frequently accessed documents to reduce API calls.
60% embed savings
Usage Analytics
Real-time visibility into token consumption and search operations.
Full visibility
Budget Controls
Set spending limits per model, feature, or team.
Zero surprises
Cost Forecasting
ML-powered predictions for Cohere spending based on usage trends.
Accurate budgeting
Cohere Use Cases
Enterprise Search
Optimize Embed + Rerank workflows for enterprise search with smart batching and caching.
55% cost reduction
RAG Applications
Use Command Light for retrieval queries and Command R+ only for final generation.
50% cost reduction
Content Classification
Route classification tasks to Command Light, reserving Command R for nuanced analysis.
60% cost reduction