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 is competit…
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 parameters, it was trained on a…
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.