Free {family} model via API
Cohere's Command models target enterprise RAG and tool use; trial API keys give limited free access.
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The table refreshes hourly from aggregator APIs. The same model at different providers is a separate endpoint with its own limits.
| # | Model ↕ | AA Index ↕ | GPQA ↕ | Context ↕ | Size ↕ | Free at ↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
9.9 | 76% | 262K | Small |   OpenRouter, UnoRouter |
|
| 2 |
Command R Plus
Cohere · 104B · Legacy
|
— | — | 128K | Frontier | Cohere |
|
| 3 |
Command R
Cohere · 35B · Legacy
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— | — | 128K | Mid-size | Cohere |
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| 4 |
Command
Cohere · Legacy
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— | — | 4K | Mid-size | Cohere |
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| 5 |
Command Light
Cohere · Legacy
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— | — | 4K | Mid-size | Cohere |
Benchmarks: Artificial Analysis (September 24, 2026). A dash means the model is not on their leaderboard; we never estimate scores ourselves.
About Command
Cohere's Command models target enterprise RAG and tool use; trial API keys give limited free access.
FAQ
Which Command models are free?
Currently 5 models are free: North Mini Code, Command R Plus, Command R, Command, Command Light.
Where can I get a free Command API key?
Free Command routes are available at: OpenRouter, UnoRouter, Cohere. Get a key in the provider's dashboard; links are on each model card.
Who develops Command?
Cohere's Command models target enterprise RAG and tool use; trial API keys give limited free access.