Cohere API pricing
Cohere API pricing: Command A+ $0.30 / $1.50 per 1M input / output tokens. Checked 13 Oct 2026 against Cohere pricing.
Cheapest workhorse model elsewhere: MiniMax M3 at $0.30 / $1.20, against $0.30 / $1.50 for Command A+. Compare the two
| Batch | API model ID | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.30 | $1.50 | $0.15 | 128K | 20 May 2026 | — | command-a-plus-05-2026 |
How Cohere prices its API
- Command A and Command A Reasoning remain available alongside Command A+.
Cohere model IDs
| Model | API model ID | Context | Max output | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command A+ | command-a-plus-05-2026 | 128K | — | 20 May 2026 |
Compared with other providers
| Tier | Cohere | Cheapest elsewhere | Cohere costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workhorse | Command A+$0.30 / $1.50 | MiniMax M3$0.30 / $1.20 | 14% more |
Blended price per 1M tokens (3 input : 1 output), current general-purpose models only. Price isn't quality: compare the models on your own tasks. Compare up to four models
Questions
How much does the Cohere API cost?
Cohere API pricing: Command A+ $0.30 / $1.50 per 1M input / output tokens, checked 13 Oct 2026. Every model is billed per token, separately for input and output.
What is the cheapest Cohere model?
Command A+, at $0.30 / $1.50 per 1M input / output tokens.
Does Cohere charge less for cached input?
Yes. Repeated input served from cache costs $0.15 per 1M on Command A+.
Is there a batch discount?
Cohere does not list a batch discount on its pricing page as of 13 Oct 2026.
Cohere model families
Pricing rules
- Command A and Command A Reasoning remain available alongside Command A+.