LightweightCohere

Command R

Command R is Cohere's lightweight text model optimized for retrieval-augmented generation and multilingual tasks, with a 128K token context window.

Context 128K
Tier Lightweight
Tools Supported
Input from
$2.50 / 1M tokens
across 1 provider
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$2.50$10.004/14/2026

Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026

Model Details

General

Creator
Cohere
Family
Command
Tier
Lightweight
Context Window
128K
Modalities
Text

Capabilities

Tool Calling
Yes
Open Source
No
Subtypes
Chat Completion

Strengths & Limitations

  • Optimized specifically for retrieval-augmented generation workflows
  • 128K token context window supports substantial document processing
  • Tool calling support enables integration with external APIs and services
  • Strong multilingual capabilities across multiple languages
  • Lightweight architecture provides faster inference than larger family models
  • Designed for production deployment with consistent performance
  • Effective document analysis and summarization capabilities
  • Text-only modality with no image or multimodal input support
  • Proprietary model with no open-source weights available
  • Positioned as lightweight tier, not optimized for complex reasoning tasks
  • Smaller parameter count limits performance on highly technical domains
  • Limited compared to Command R+ for advanced analytical tasks

Key Features

•128K token context window
•Tool calling with external API integration
•Retrieval-augmented generation optimization
•Multilingual text processing
•Chat completion interface
•Streaming response support
•Document analysis and summarization
•Production-optimized inference

About Command R

Command R is Cohere's lightweight text model within the Command family, positioned below Command R+ as an efficient option for production workloads. The model focuses on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) capabilities and multilingual support, making it suitable for applications that need to work with external knowledge sources across multiple languages. The model operates with a 128,000 token context window and supports text-only interactions through chat completion. Command R includes tool calling functionality, enabling it to interact with external APIs and services. The model emphasizes practical business applications rather than cutting-edge research capabilities, with particular strengths in document analysis, summarization, and multilingual communication tasks. Command R serves organizations that need reliable language processing without the computational overhead of larger models. Its RAG optimization makes it particularly effective for knowledge-base queries, customer support automation, and content processing workflows where external data integration is important.

Common Use Cases

Command R is well-suited for production applications requiring efficient text processing with external data integration. Its RAG optimization makes it effective for customer support systems that need to query knowledge bases, content management workflows that process large documents, and multilingual communication platforms. The model works well for business automation tasks like document summarization, FAQ generation, and information extraction where the 128K context window can accommodate substantial input materials. Organizations looking for reliable performance in chatbots, content analysis, and workflow automation without the computational costs of frontier models will find Command R appropriate for their needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Command R cost per million tokens?

Command R pricing varies by provider and pricing type (standard vs batch). Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers.

What is Command R best used for?

Command R excels at retrieval-augmented generation tasks, multilingual text processing, and document analysis. Its 128K context window and RAG optimization make it particularly effective for customer support systems, knowledge base queries, and business automation workflows that need to integrate external data sources.

How does Command R compare to Command R+ in the same family?

Command R is the lightweight option in Cohere's Command family, offering faster inference and lower computational requirements than Command R+. While both support tool calling and multilingual tasks, Command R+ provides more advanced reasoning capabilities and better performance on complex analytical tasks, while Command R prioritizes efficiency and production deployment.