Command R (08-2024) vs Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview
Both have similar output pricing, while Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Command R (08-2024) or Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Command R (08-2024) | Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Context window | 128K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Apr 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1187 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 119 | — |
| LiveBench score | — | 52.3 |
FAQ
Is Command R (08-2024) or Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview cheaper?
Command R (08-2024) and Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Command R (08-2024) or Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.