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Command R (08-2024) vs Beam 1.0 501B A23B
Command R (08-2024) is 1.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Beam 1.0 501B A23B accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Command R (08-2024) | Beam 1.0 501B A23B | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | Reflection |
| Input $/1M | $0.150 | $0.250 |
| Output $/1M | $0.600 | $1.00 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.262 | $0.438 |
| Context window | 128K | 1.0M |
| Max output | 4K | 131K |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Command R (08-2024) if…
- Costs less per token — $0.262 vs $0.438 blended
Choose Beam 1.0 501B A23B if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
- Open weights — self-hostable
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Command R (08-2024) or Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Command R (08-2024) and Beam 1.0 501B A23B, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Command R (08-2024) cheaper than Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
Command R (08-2024) is cheaper: $0.262 versus $0.438 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.250. Output alone: $0.600 vs $1.00.
What context windows do Command R (08-2024) and Beam 1.0 501B A23B have?
Command R (08-2024): 128,000 tokens. Beam 1.0 501B A23B: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Command R (08-2024) and Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
Command R (08-2024) is made by Cohere. Beam 1.0 501B A23B is made by Reflection.
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