Command R+ vs GPT-4o
GPT-4o significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Command R+ is 10.0x cheaper per token.
Cohere · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Command R+ outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GPT-4o is better at 1 benchmark (MMLU). GPT-4o significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Command R+ is roughly 10.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Based on current benchmark, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Command R+
- cost matters — it's about 10.0x cheaper per token
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2024
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose GPT-4o
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Command R+ outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GPT-4o is better at 1 benchmark (MMLU).
GPT-4o significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Playground indexes and blind preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Command R+ ($0.25/1M tokens) is 10.0x cheaper than GPT-4o ($2.50/1M tokens).
For output processing, Command R+ ($1.00/1M tokens) is 10.0x cheaper than GPT-4o ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-4o is more expensive than Command R+.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Both models have the same input context window of 128,000 tokens. Command R+ can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while GPT-4o is limited to 16,384 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GPT-4o supports multimodal inputs, whereas Command R+ does not.
GPT-4o can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Command R+
GPT-4o
License
Usage and distribution terms
Command R+ is licensed under CC BY-NC, while GPT-4o uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
CC BY-NC
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Command R+ was released on 2024-08-30, while GPT-4o was released on 2024-08-06.
Command R+ is 1 month newer than GPT-4o.
Aug 30, 2024
2.0 years ago
3w newerAug 6, 2024
2.1 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Command R+ is available from Cohere, Bedrock. GPT-4o is available from Azure, OpenAI.
Command R+
GPT-4o
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Command R+ and GPT-4o side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Command R+ vs GPT-4o.