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 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest
Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
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Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Cohere: Command R (08-2024) | Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 128K | 1M | 🏆 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $0.15 | $2.00 | 🏆 Cohere: Command R (08-2024) |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $0.60 | $10.00 | 🏆 Cohere: Command R (08-2024) |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | Yes | 🏆 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | — | Yes | 🏆 Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cohere: Command R (08-2024) better than Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest?
Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest wins on 3 of 6 axes — pricing and capability skew in its favour for most workloads.
What's the price difference between Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest?
Input: $0.15 vs $2.00 per 1M tokens. Output: $0.60 vs $10.00 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest support?
Cohere: Command R (08-2024) supports up to 128K tokens. Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest supports up to 1M tokens.
Do both Cohere: Command R (08-2024) and Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest support tool calling?
Cohere: Command R (08-2024): yes. Anthropic Claude Sonnet Latest: yes.
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