The pricing differences between DeepSeek-R1 and Cohere models, specifically Command R and Command R+, are significant and reflect the distinct capabilities and architectures of each model.
DeepSeek-R1 Pricing:
- Input Tokens (Cache Miss): $0.55 per million tokens.
- Input Tokens (Cache Hit): $0.14 per million tokens (though some sources may list this slightly differently, such as $0.07 for specific time frames).
- Output Tokens: $2.19 per million tokens.
- DeepSeek-R1 incorporates a caching mechanism that can reduce costs by up to 90% for repeated queries, making it particularly cost-effective for applications with frequent similar inputs[2][3].
Cohere Command R+ Pricing:
- Input Tokens: $2.50 per million tokens.
- Output Tokens: $10.00 per million tokens.
- Command R+ is more expensive than DeepSeek-R1, reflecting its enhanced capabilities and performance improvements over previous versions[4].
Cohere Command R Pricing:
- Input Tokens: $0.15 per million tokens.
- Output Tokens: $0.60 per million tokens.
- Command R is notably cheaper than DeepSeek-R1 for both input and output tokens, making it a more budget-friendly option despite its older release date[9].
In summary, DeepSeek-R1 offers competitive pricing with advanced reasoning capabilities, while Cohere's models provide different pricing tiers based on their specific features and performance levels. DeepSeek-R1 is generally cheaper than Command R+ but more expensive than Command R for output tokens. The choice between these models depends on the specific needs of the application, including budget constraints and required performance levels.
Citations:
[1] https://prompt.16x.engineer/blog/deepseek-r1-cost-pricing-speed
[2] https://apidog.com/blog/deepseek-r1-review-api/
[3] https://www.bardeen.ai/answers/deepseek-r1-vs-v3
[4] https://docsbot.ai/models/compare/command-r-plus-08-2024/deepseek-r1
[5] https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing
[6] https://www.byteplus.com/en/topic/386424
[7] https://artificialanalysis.ai/models/deepseek-r1
[8] https://team-gpt.com/blog/deepseek-pricing/
[9] https://docsbot.ai/models/compare/deepseek-r1/command-r-08-2024
[10] https://www.statista.com/chart/33839/prices-for-processing-one-million-input-output-tokens-on-different-ai-models/