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
- $2.50
- Output / 1M
- $10
- Context
- 256K
- 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$2.50 | Output / 1M$10 | Context256K | Intelligence13.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$1-60% | Output / 1M$5-50% | Context200K-22% | Intelligence16.9+29% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25-50% | Output / 1M$10 | Context1.05M+310% | Intelligence16.1+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-88% | Output / 1M$2.50-75% | Context1.05M+310% | Intelligence15.5+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and image and audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.50-40% | Output / 1M$7.50-25% | Context262K+2% | Intelligence14.2+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-80% | Output / 1M$2.15-78% | Context164K-36% | Intelligence13.1 | Compare | |
Why switch:4.7x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.45-82% | Output / 1M$3.50-65% | Context128K-50% | Intelligence12.7-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.9x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-20% | Output / 1M$8-20% | Context1.05M+309% | Intelligence12.7-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.10-56% | Output / 1M$4.40-56% | Context200K-22% | Intelligence12.5-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.3x cheaper outputAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-20% | Output / 1M$8-20% | Context128K-50% | Intelligence11.8-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50 | Output / 1M$10 | Context128K-50% | Intelligence8.4-36% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image and file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Command A?
Claude Haiku 4.5 from Anthropic ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $5 per 1M output tokens, compared with $10 for Command A.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Command A?
Yes. R1 0528 charges $2.15 per 1M output tokens, versus $10 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.