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command-a Cost Calculator - Vercel Ai Gateway

Calculate the cost of using command-a from Vercel Ai Gateway for your AI applications

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command-a Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 256,000 tokens

Max: 8,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.002500
Output Cost$0.010000
Total Cost$0.012500

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000250 per token
Output: $0.00001000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling

Limits

Max Input Tokens256,000
Max Output Tokens8,000
Max Tokens8,000

About command-a

command-a is a chat model from Vercel Ai Gateway, one of 95 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1877 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 17% of models in this category. command-a supports function calling, structured output. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 29% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$2.50 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$10.00 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens256,000
Maximum Output Tokens8,000
Maximum Total Tokens8,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 256,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How command-a Pricing Compares

At $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, command-a ranks 1877 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 17% of models in this category.

command-a is one of 95 Vercel Ai Gateway chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 29% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs command-a
amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$2.19$17.50-12%
apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$2.19$17.50-12%
eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$2.19$17.50-12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is command-a cheaper than amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0?

No. command-a costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 costs $2.19 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 12% more affordable for input. However, command-a may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

command-a input pricing is $2.50 per 1M tokens, which is 355% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1877 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 17% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes command-a different from other Vercel Ai Gateway models?

Among Vercel Ai Gateway's 95 chat models, command-a ranks 70 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to command-a?

The most comparable chat models to command-a are: amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M 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.

How large is command-a's context window?

command-a supports up to 256,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 29% of chat models by context window size (rank 588 of 2159). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate command-a costs?

command-a 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 $2.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00.