Model Comparison
Command R+ vs Grok-2Which is better in 2026?
Grok-2 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Command R+ is 9.1x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Command R+ vs Grok-2 — which is better?
Command R+ (by Cohere) and Grok-2 (by xAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
Command R+ outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Grok-2 is better at 1 benchmark (MMLU). Grok-2 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Command R+ is roughly 9.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Choose Command R+ if…
- cost matters — it's about 9.1x 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 Grok-2 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Command R+ outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Grok-2 is better at 1 benchmark (MMLU).
Grok-2 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Command R+ ($0.25/1M tokens) is 8.0x cheaper than Grok-2 ($2.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Command R+ ($1.00/1M tokens) is 10.0x cheaper than Grok-2 ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Grok-2 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 Grok-2 is limited to 8,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Grok-2 supports multimodal inputs, whereas Command R+ does not.
Grok-2 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Command R+
Grok-2
License
Usage and distribution terms
Command R+ is licensed under CC BY-NC, while Grok-2 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 Grok-2 was released on 2024-08-13.
Command R+ is 1 month newer than Grok-2.
Aug 30, 2024
1.8 years ago
2w newerAug 13, 2024
1.8 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. Grok-2 is available from xAI.
Command R+
Grok-2
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Command R+
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Command R+ vs Grok-2.