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command-light Cost Calculator - Cohere

Calculate the cost of using command-light from Cohere for your AI applications

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command-light Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 4,096 tokens

Max: 4,096 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00030000
Output Cost$0.00060000
Total Cost$0.00090000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000003000 per token
Output: $0.0000006000 per token
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Model Specifications

Limits

Max Input Tokens4,096
Max Output Tokens4,096
Max Tokens4,096

About command-light

command-light is a chat model from Cohere, one of 7 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 854 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 60% of models in this category. It accepts up to 4K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.30 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens4,096
Maximum Output Tokens4,096
Maximum Total Tokens4,096

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 4,096 input tokens. The maximum output length is 4,096 tokens.

How command-light Pricing Compares

At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, command-light ranks 854 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 60% of models in this category.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs command-light
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.500%
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75+10%

Alternatives to command-light

Similar chat models from other providers

AWS Bedrock
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.30/1M input
0% vs command-light
AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs command-light
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs command-light
AWS Bedrock
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
+10% vs command-light
AWS Bedrock
amazon.titan-text-lite-v1
$0.30/1M input
0% vs command-light

Frequently Asked Questions

Is command-light cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. command-light costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, command-light may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does command-light pricing compare to the average chat model?

command-light input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 45% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 854 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 60% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes command-light different from other Cohere models?

Among Cohere's 7 chat models, command-light ranks 4 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to command-light?

The most comparable chat models to command-light are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

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How do I calculate command-light costs?

command-light is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60.