Command R+ vs GPT-5.6 Terra

Pricing verdict: Command R+ vs GPT-5.6 Terra: input pricing is tied at $2.50/M, Command R+ is cheaper for output-heavy usage ($10.00/M output), and GPT-5.6 Terra is better for long-context tasks (1,050,000 tokens).

Direct answer: input pricing is tied. Choose Command R+ for cheaper output and choose GPT-5.6 Terra when your workload needs longer context.

Compare API pricing, input and output token costs, context windows, and monthly estimates on one page so you can pick the right model fast.

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Command R+

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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)

Command R+

Per Request:$0.007500

Daily:$0.75

Monthly:$22.50

Yearly:$273.75

GPT-5.6 Terra

Per Request:$0.01

Daily:$1.00

Monthly:$30.00

Yearly:$365.00

Cost Differences

+$0.002500

Per Request

+$0.25

Daily

+$7.50

Monthly

+$91.25

Yearly

GPT-5.6 Terra costs more than Command R+

Quick Recommendation

Winner for direct API pricing: Command R+. At the default workload, Command R+ saves about $7.50/month ($91.25/year) versus GPT-5.6 Terra.

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Feature Comparison

Feature	Command R+	GPT-5.6 Terra
Provider	Cohere	OpenAI
Input Price	$2.50/1M tokens	$2.50/1M tokens
Output Price	$10.00/1M tokens	$15.00/1M tokens
Context Window	128,000 tokens	1,050,000 tokens
Max Output	4,096 tokens	128,000 tokens
Category	flagship	balanced
Capabilities	textcodereasoning	textvisioncodereasoning
Release Date	4/4/2024	6/26/2026

Command R+ vs GPT-5.6 Terra: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between Command R+ and GPT-5.6 Terra depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Both models charge $2.50/1M input tokens, but Command R+ is cheaper on output at $10.00/1M. Meanwhile, GPT-5.6 Terra offers a significantly larger context window at 1,050,000 tokens vs 128,000 for Command R+.

These models come from different providers — Cohere and OpenAI — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with Cohere, switching to OpenAIinvolves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.

These models target different tiers: Command R+ is a flagship model while GPT-5.6 Terra is balanced. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Command R+ is built for complex tasks that require deeper reasoning, while GPT-5.6 Terra offers better value for routine operations.

Output costs matter too. Command R+ charges $10.00/1M output tokens vs $15.00 for GPT-5.6 Terra. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Command R+ has the edge here at $10.00/1M output tokens.

Multimodal capabilities: GPT-5.6 Terra supports vision (image inputs) while Command R+ is text-only. If your application needs image understanding, this narrows your choice.

Best Use Cases

Choose Command R+ when:

• You're already using Cohere's API ecosystem

Choose GPT-5.6 Terra when:

• You need a larger context window (1,050,000 tokens)
• You need more capabilities (vision)
• You need longer outputs (up to 128,000 tokens)
• You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem

Pros and Caveats at a Glance

Command R+

• Input pricing: $2.50/M tokens
• Output pricing: $10.00/M tokens
• Context window: 128,000 tokens
• Max output: 4,096 tokens

Watch out for

• Smaller context window than GPT-5.6 Terra

GPT-5.6 Terra

• Input pricing: $2.50/M tokens
• Output pricing: $15.00/M tokens
• Context window: 1,050,000 tokens
• Max output: 128,000 tokens

Watch out for

• Higher output cost than Command R+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Command R+ or GPT-5.6 Terra?▼

Input pricing is tied at $2.50 per million tokens. Command R+ is cheaper on output at $10.00 vs $15.00 for GPT-5.6 Terra, so it wins for output-heavy usage.

What is the context window difference between Command R+ and GPT-5.6 Terra?▼

Command R+ supports 128,000 tokens while GPT-5.6 Terra supports 1,050,000 tokens — a difference of 922,000 tokens in favor of GPT-5.6 Terra.

Which model is better for AI Agent / Agentic Workflows?▼

Both models support text, code, reasoning. For ai agent / agentic workflows, Command R+ is the lower-cost option, while GPT-5.6 Terra offers a larger context window (1,050,000 vs 128,000 tokens). Choose Command R+ for budget sensitivity or GPT-5.6 Terra for longer context tasks.

Which model has better overall pricing for heavy usage?▼

At 100 requests/day with 1,000 input and 500 output tokens each, Command R+ costs about $22.50/month and GPT-5.6 Terra costs about $30.00/month. Overall, Command R+ has lower combined input + output rates ($2.50 in, $10.00 out) vs GPT-5.6 Terra.

Where can I compare Cohere and OpenAI API pricing beyond this model matchup?▼

See the Cohere vs OpenAI provider comparison page for lineup-level averages, then review each model page for exact per-token rates.