Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Cohere vs Microsoft
6 models vs 9 models
Cohere is cheaper at the median: $0.30 against $0.35 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 1.1× less. Its cheapest paid model, Command R7B (12-2024) ($0.04), compares with Phi 4 ($0.07) at Microsoft. Cohere lists 6 models; Microsoft lists 9 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier, paid models · highlighted = better
Cohere
Microsoft
Models listed
6
9
Cheapest input / 1M
$0.04
$0.07
Median in / out
$0.30 / $1.50
$0.35 / $0.38
Highest input / 1M
$2.50
$0.62
Largest context
256K
66K
Batch-tier models
0 of 6
0 of 9
Open-weight models
0
7
Free models
1
0
Vision models listed
0
1
Costs for real workloads
Cheapest paid model from each provider that fits the job · monthly
Derived from standard-tier prices, 30 days. “Fits the job” means the context window holds the prompt and reply. Excludes batch and caching.
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | Cohere | Microsoft |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | Command A $2.50 Command R+ (08-2024) $2.50 | WizardLM-2 8x22B $0.62 |
| Budget under $0.50 | Command R7B (12-2024) $0.04 Command R (08-2024) $0.15 Command A+ $0.30 | Phi 4 $0.07 |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is Cohere or Microsoft cheaper?
Cohere at the median: $0.30 against $0.35 for Microsoft per 1M input tokens. Median is across each provider's paid standard-tier models, so a provider with many small models can look cheaper than its flagship is.
Which provider has more models?
Microsoft lists more: Cohere 6, Microsoft 9. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Cohere: no batch tier listed. Microsoft: no batch tier listed.
Which has the larger context window?
Cohere has the larger: Command A (256K tokens) at Cohere, WizardLM-2 8x22B (66K) at Microsoft.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Cohere: none marked open-weight. Microsoft: 7 open-weight models.
Does either have free models?
Cohere: 1 model listed at no per-token charge. Microsoft: none.
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