command-r-08-2024 is an update of the [Command R](/models/cohere/command-r) with improved performance for multilingual retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and tool use. More broadly, it is better at math, code and reasoning and...
Model details →Cohere: Command R (08-2024) vs Microsoft: Phi 4
Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Microsoft: Phi 4 are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
[Microsoft Research](/microsoft) Phi-4 is designed to perform well in complex reasoning tasks and can operate efficiently in situations with limited memory or where quick responses are needed. At 14 billion...
Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Cohere: Command R (08-2024) | Microsoft: Phi 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 128K | 16K | 🏆 Cohere: Command R (08-2024) |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $0.15 | $0.07 | 🏆 Microsoft: Phi 4 |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $0.60 | $0.14 | 🏆 Microsoft: Phi 4 |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | — | 🏆 Cohere: Command R (08-2024) |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | — | Tie |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | — | — | Tie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cohere: Command R (08-2024) better than Microsoft: Phi 4?
Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Microsoft: Phi 4 are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
What's the price difference between Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Microsoft: Phi 4?
Input: $0.15 vs $0.07 per 1M tokens. Output: $0.60 vs $0.14 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Microsoft: Phi 4 support?
Cohere: Command R (08-2024) supports up to 128K tokens. Microsoft: Phi 4 supports up to 16K tokens.
Do both Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Microsoft: Phi 4 support tool calling?
Cohere: Command R (08-2024): yes. Microsoft: Phi 4: not advertised.