Command A+ alternatives
Best Command A+ alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Command A+, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Command A+
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.50
- Context
- 192K
- Intelligence
- 13.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Command A+, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Command A+ alternatives
Each model is scored against Command A+. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Command A+ Cohere | Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.50 | Context192K | Intelligence13.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.25-17% | Output / 1M$1.50 | Context1.05M+446% | Intelligence15.6+19% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video and file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$2.50+67% | Context1.05M+446% | Intelligence15.5+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-17% | Output / 1M$0.95-37% | Context164K-15% | Intelligence13.7+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+67% | Output / 1M$2.15+43% | Context164K-15% | Intelligence13.1 | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$2.40+60% | Context262K+37% | Intelligence12.8-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+100% | Output / 1M$2.20+47% | Context131K-32% | Intelligence12.8-2% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.57+90% | Output / 1M$2.30+53% | Context131K-32% | Intelligence12.7-3% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1-33% | Context262K+37% | Intelligence11.9-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-50% | Output / 1M$0.60-60% | Context131K-32% | Intelligence11.6-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40+33% | Output / 1M$1.60+7% | Context1.05M+446% | Intelligence10.2-22% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Command A+?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.50 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.50 for Command A+.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Command A+?
Yes. gpt-oss-120b charges $0.60 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.50 for Command A+.
Can I try Command A+ and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Command A+ with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to Command A+ and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.