Provider comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026
Cohere vs xAI
6 models vs 7 models
Cohere is cheaper at the median: $0.30 against $1.25 per 1M input tokens across paid models, about 4.2× less. Its cheapest paid model, Command R7B (12-2024) ($0.04), compares with Grok Build 0.1 ($1.00) at xAI. Cohere lists 6 models; xAI lists 7 models.
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At a glance
Standard tier · highlighted = better
Cohere
xAI
Models listed
6
7
Cheapest paid input / 1M
$0.04
$1.00
Median paid input / output
$0.30 / $1.50
$1.25 / $2.50
Highest input / 1M
$2.50
$2.00
Largest context
256K
2M
Models with a batch tier
0 of 6
1 of 7
Open-weight models
0
0
Free models
1
0
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.
Cheapest model for each capability
Input / output per 1M
| Capability | Cohere | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| 1M context | None listed | Grok 4.20 $1.25 / $2.50 |
Line-up by price tier
Paid models · input per 1M
| Tier | Cohere | xAI |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship $3+ | None listed | None listed |
| Mid $0.50–$3 | Command A $2.50 Command R+ (08-2024) $2.50 | Grok Build 0.1 $1.00 Grok 4.20 $1.25 Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent $1.25 Grok 4.3 $1.25 Grok 4.5 $2.00 +2 more |
| Budget under $0.50 | Command R7B (12-2024) $0.04 Command R (08-2024) $0.15 Command A+ $0.30 | None listed |
| Open weights any price | None listed | None listed |
Questions
Is Cohere or xAI cheaper?
Cohere at the median: $0.30 against $1.25 for xAI 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?
xAI lists more: Cohere 6, xAI 7. Counts are models with a page in our catalogue.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Cohere: no batch tier listed. xAI: 1 model list a batch tier. Where a model lists both, batch is a median 80% for xAI.
Which has the larger context window?
xAI has the larger: Command A (256K tokens) at Cohere, Grok 4.20 (2M) at xAI.
Does either provider offer open-weight models?
Cohere: none marked open-weight. xAI: none marked open-weight.
Does either have free models?
Cohere: 1 model listed at no per-token charge. xAI: none.
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