Cohere API Pricing (2026)
Cohere specializes in enterprise NLP, offering Command models for text generation and Embed models for semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Cohere offers 4 active models through their API. All pricing data below is sourced directly from the Cohere pricing page and is updated regularly.
Prices verified Mar 6, 2026
Cohere Model Pricing — All Models
All prices are in USD per 1 million tokens ($/M tokens). Input tokens are the text you send to the model; output tokens are the generated response.
| Model | Tier | Input | Output | Cached Input | Batch Input | Batch Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Command R+ Cohere's highest capability model designed for complex RAG workflows, multi-step tool use, and enterprise applications. | Premium | $2.50/M | $10.00/M | — | — | — |
Command R Cohere's balanced model for enterprise RAG and tool use, offering strong retrieval performance at lower cost than R+. | Mid | $0.50/M | $1.50/M | — | — | — |
Embed v3 Cohere's state-of-the-art text embedding model for semantic search, clustering, and retrieval-augmented generation. | Budget | $0.10/M | $0.10/M | — | — | — |
Aya Expanse Cohere's multilingual model supporting 23 languages, designed for global content generation and understanding tasks. | Mid | $0.50/M | $1.50/M | — | — | — |
Prices last verified: 2026-03-06. Always confirm on the official pricing page before production use.
Cohere Model Capabilities
Key technical capabilities across all Cohere models. Use this table to identify which models support the features your application requires.
| Model | Context | Max Output | Vision | Functions | JSON Mode | Caching | Batch API | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command R+ | 128,000 | 4,096 | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Command R | 128,000 | 4,096 | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Embed v3 | 512 | 1,024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aya Expanse | 128,000 | 4,096 | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
When to Choose Cohere
Cost-sensitive workloads
Use Embed v3 — Cohere's most affordable model at $0.10/M input / $0.10/M output. Estimated cost at 100K requests/month: $15.00.
Complex or high-accuracy tasks
Use Command R+ — Cohere's most capable model (premium tier) with a 128,000-token context window. Priced at $2.50/M input / $10.00/M output.
High-volume pipelines
Cohere models are well-suited for high-throughput workloads. Consider batch API (where supported) for an additional 50% cost reduction on asynchronous pipelines. Check the pricing table above for batch pricing availability.
Compare Cohere Models vs Competitors
See detailed cost comparisons between Cohere models and models from other providers, including side-by-side pricing tables and monthly cost projections.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cohere API Pricing
What is the cheapest Cohere model?
The cheapest Cohere model by input token price is Embed v3, priced at $0.10/M for input tokens and $0.10/M for output tokens. It is best suited for high-volume, cost-sensitive workloads where speed and price matter most.
What is the most capable Cohere model?
Command R+ is Cohere's most capable model, classified as a premium-tier model. It supports a context window of 128,000 tokens and is priced at $2.50/M input / $10.00/M output per million tokens.
How does Cohere API pricing work?
Cohere charges per token consumed — separately for input tokens (the text you send) and output tokens (the text the model generates). Prices are listed in USD per 1 million tokens ($/M). Cohere was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. All pricing shown here is sourced from the official Cohere pricing page.
Does Cohere offer batch API pricing?
Cohere's current model lineup does not include batch API pricing at this time. For cost reduction on high-volume workloads, consider prompt caching (where supported) or running multiple concurrent requests with standard pricing.
Do Cohere models support vision / image inputs?
None of the current Cohere models in our dataset support vision input. Cohere models are text-focused. For multimodal workloads requiring image understanding, consider comparing models from other providers using our comparison tool.
Cohere pricing data last verified: 2026-03-06. Prices may change — verify on the official Cohere pricing page before production use.