Model Comparison
Command R+ vs Nova ProWhich is better in 2026?
Nova Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Command R+ is 3.2x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Command R+ vs Nova Pro — which is better?
Command R+ (by Cohere) and Nova Pro (by Amazon) 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 Nova Pro is better at 3 benchmarks (ARC-C, GSM8k, MMLU). Nova Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Command R+ is roughly 3.2x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Nova Pro also accepts a larger context window (300,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Command R+ if…
- cost matters — it's about 3.2x cheaper per token
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose Nova Pro if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 3 of 3 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 300,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Nov 2024
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Command R+ outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Nova Pro is better at 3 benchmarks (ARC-C, GSM8k, MMLU).
Nova Pro 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 3.2x cheaper than Nova Pro ($0.80/1M tokens).
For output processing, Command R+ ($1.00/1M tokens) is 3.2x cheaper than Nova Pro ($3.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Nova Pro is more expensive than Command R+.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Nova Pro accepts 300,000 input tokens compared to Command R+'s 128,000 tokens. Nova Pro can generate longer responses up to 300,000 tokens, while Command R+ is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Nova Pro supports multimodal inputs, whereas Command R+ does not.
Nova Pro can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Command R+
Nova Pro
License
Usage and distribution terms
Command R+ is licensed under CC BY-NC, while Nova Pro 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 Nova Pro was released on 2024-11-20.
Nova Pro is 3 months newer than Command R+.
Aug 30, 2024
1.8 years ago
Nov 20, 2024
1.6 years ago
2mo newerKnowledge 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. Nova Pro is available from Bedrock.
Command R+
Nova Pro
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Command R+
View detailsCohere
Nova Pro
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Command R+ vs Nova Pro.