Command R+ (08-2024) API128K context
command-r-plus-08-2024 is an update of the [Command R+](/models/cohere/command-r-plus) with roughly 50% higher throughput and 25% lower latencies as compared to the previous Command R+ version, while keeping the hardware footprint...
Pricing & specs mirror our live pricing as of July 2026 (pay-as-you-go).
What is Command R+ (08-2024)?
command-r-plus-08-2024 is an update of the [Command R+](/models/cohere/command-r-plus) with roughly 50% higher throughput and 25% lower latencies as compared to the previous Command R+ version, while keeping the hardware footprint...
Command R+ (08-2024) on the release timeline
Command R+ (08-2024) pricing
Pay-as-you-go on DataLLM Lab — these are our live list prices (identical to the pricing page):
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read | Cache write | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command R+ (08-2024) | $2.50 | $10.00 | — | — | 128K |
On output price, Command R+ (08-2024) is cheaper than 15% of the 309 models in the catalog.
What Command R+ (08-2024) costs per month
| Workload | Tokens in / out (monthly) | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Support chatbot | 40M / 12M | $220 |
| RAG / knowledge base | 200M / 20M | $700 |
| Coding agent | 80M / 25M | $450 |
| Batch extraction | 150M / 8M | $455 |
| Content generation | 20M / 40M | $450 |
Estimate your own monthly cost
Cost = input price × input volume + output price × output volume. The same five workloads run on every model page, so any two compare directly.
Command R+ (08-2024) vs alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Our test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command R+ (08-2024) | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K | — |
| Command A | $2.50 | $10.00 | 256K | — |
| Command R (08-2024) | $0.15 | $0.60 | 128K | — |
| Command R7B (12-2024) | $0.04 | $0.15 | 128K | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | $1.25 | $10.00 | 1M | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 | $1.25 | $10.00 | 1M | — |
When not to use Command R+ (08-2024)
- It is premium-priced (output cheaper than only 15% of the catalog) — for routine work a cheaper model likely does the job.
- It is served by a single provider, so there is less failover headroom during an outage.
Specs
| Model ID | cohere/command-r-plus-08-2024 |
| Modality | text->text (input: text) |
| Context window | 128,000 tokens |
| Max output | 4,000 tokens |
| Tool / function calling | ✅ Yes |
| Structured output (JSON) | ✅ Yes |
| Released | 2024-08-30 |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2024-03-31 |
| Open weights | — (hosted API only) |
How to call Command R+ (08-2024)
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.datallmlab.com/v1", api_key="YOUR_DATALLM_LAB_KEY")
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="cohere/command-r-plus-08-2024",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}],
# supports tools=[...] and tool_choice
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)curl https://api.datallmlab.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model":"cohere/command-r-plus-08-2024","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"Hello"}]}'import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({ baseURL: "https://api.datallmlab.com/v1", apiKey: process.env.DATALLM_KEY });
const r = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "cohere/command-r-plus-08-2024",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }],
});
console.log(r.choices[0].message.content);The same key routes Command R+ (08-2024) and 300+ other models — switch models by changing one string. How OpenAI-compatible APIs work.
Prompting tips for Command R+ (08-2024)
- Be explicit and show the shape of the answer. Spell out format, tone and constraints up front, and include one short example of the output you want — Command R+ (08-2024) follows concrete instructions better than abstract ones.
- Give it real tools. Pass a
tools=[...]schema instead of asking it to "pretend" — let Command R+ (08-2024) emit tool calls, execute them, and feed results back for the next turn. - Constrain JSON with a schema. Use
response_format/ structured outputs rather than "reply in JSON" to get valid, parseable objects every time. - It's premium — spend where it counts. Route easy calls to a cheaper model and reserve Command R+ (08-2024) for the hard reasoning; trim system prompts and few-shot examples that don't move the result.
Tips are derived from Command R+ (08-2024)'s actual capabilities — context window, tool & JSON support, modality and price tier — not generic advice.
Open-source tools for Command R+ (08-2024)
Popular open-source frameworks and agents to build with Command R+ (08-2024) over the API — star counts pulled from GitHub (July 2026).
Listed by GitHub stars; inclusion is by ecosystem relevance (agent frameworks, SDKs and gateways), not affiliation. Stars change — see each repo for current numbers.
Migrating to Command R+ (08-2024)
Coming from OpenAI or another gateway? On an OpenAI-compatible setup the only changes are base_url → https://api.datallmlab.com/v1 and model → cohere/command-r-plus-08-2024. Messages, streaming, tool calls and the rest of your code stay the same. Routing & failover guide.
Rate limits & reliability
Rate limits here are the DataLLM Lab gateway's, not the upstream vendor's. On 429 (rate limited) or 503 (provider busy), retry with exponential backoff. See the error-code guide and failover setup.
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What is Command R+ (08-2024)?
command-r-plus-08-2024 is an update of the [Command R+](/models/cohere/command-r-plus) with roughly 50% higher throughput and 25% lower latencies as compared to the previous Command R+ version, while keeping the hardware footprint... It accepts text input with a 128K-token context window and was released on 2024-08-30. On DataLLM Lab it is callable through one OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
How much does Command R+ (08-2024) cost?
On DataLLM Lab it is $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens — cheaper than about 15% of the 309-model catalog on output price. Pay-as-you-go, no subscription.
What is the context window of Command R+ (08-2024)?
128K tokens, with up to 4K max output tokens.
Is Command R+ (08-2024) open source?
No open weights are published — it is available through hosted API access only.
How do I call the Command R+ (08-2024) API?
Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.datallmlab.com/v1 and set model to "cohere/command-r-plus-08-2024". One DataLLM Lab key routes this model and 300+ others; no code changes beyond the base URL and model string.
What are good alternatives to Command R+ (08-2024)?
Close options by price and capability include Command A, Command R (08-2024), Command R7B (12-2024) — all callable with the same DataLLM Lab key.