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Command A vs Claude Sonnet 5
Same tier, different providers. Command A at $2.50/$10 is 17% cheaper on input than Sonnet 5 at $3/$15 — but Sonnet 5 offers 8x larger context (1M vs 128K).
| Specification | Command A (Cohere) | Claude Sonnet 5 (Anthropic) |
|---|---|---|
| Input Price (per 1M tokens) | $2.50 | $3.00 |
| Output Price (per 1M tokens) | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Context Window | 128K tokens | 1M tokens |
| Tier | Mid | Mid |
| Provider | Cohere | Anthropic |
Calculate Your Exact Costs
See how much you can save with Command A — or whether Sonnet 5's 8x larger context justifies 17-33% higher cost.
Cohere
Command A
$0.00
/month
Input
Output
Per request
Anthropic
Claude Sonnet 5
$0.00
/month
Input
Output
Per request
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cheaper is Command A?
Command A costs $2.50/$10 vs Sonnet 5 at $3/$15 — 17% cheaper on input, 33% cheaper on output. At 1M input + 500K output/month, that's $7.50 vs $10.50, saving $3/month.
When should I use Command A over Sonnet 5?
Choose Command A ($2.50/$10) for Cohere's RAG-optimized capabilities and 17-33% cost savings. Choose Sonnet 5 ($3/$15) for Anthropic's model quality and 1M context (8x larger).