Model Comparison

DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Command R+Which is better in 2026?

Comparing DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Command R+ across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Command R+ — which is better?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 (by DeepSeek) and Command R+ (by Cohere) 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.

On price, Command R+ is roughly 1.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

DeepSeek-V3 0324 also accepts a larger context window (163,840 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose DeepSeek-V3 0324 if…

  • you process long inputs — it offers a 163,840 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Mar 2025

Choose Command R+ if…

  • cost matters — it's about 1.1x cheaper per token
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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Command R+don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Command R+ costs less

For input processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($0.28/1M tokens) is 1.1x more expensive than Command R+ ($0.25/1M tokens).

For output processing, DeepSeek-V3 0324 ($1.14/1M tokens) is 1.1x more expensive than Command R+ ($1.00/1M tokens).

In conclusion, DeepSeek-V3 0324 is more expensive than Command R+.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Input tokens$0.28
Output tokens$1.14
Best providerNovita
Cohere
Command R+
Input tokens$0.25
Output tokens$1.00
Best providerCohere
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

567.0B diff

DeepSeek-V3 0324 has 567.0B more parameters than Command R+, making it 545.2% larger.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
671.0Bparameters
Cohere
Command R+
104.0Bparameters
671.0B
DeepSeek-V3 0324
104.0B
Command R+

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

DeepSeek-V3 0324 accepts 163,840 input tokens compared to Command R+'s 128,000 tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 can generate longer responses up to 163,840 tokens, while Command R+ is limited to 128,000 tokens.

DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Input163,840 tokens
Output163,840 tokens
Cohere
Command R+
Input128,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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License

Usage and distribution terms

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is licensed under MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed), while Command R+ uses CC BY-NC.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed)

Open weights

Command R+

CC BY-NC

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

DeepSeek-V3 0324 was released on 2025-03-25, while Command R+ was released on 2024-08-30.

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is 7 months newer than Command R+.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

Mar 25, 2025

1.2 years ago

6mo newer
Command R+

Aug 30, 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.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is available from Novita. Command R+ is available from Cohere, Bedrock.

DeepSeek-V3 0324

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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.28/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.14/1M

Command R+

cohere logo
Cohere
Input Price:Input: $0.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.00/1M
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AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

DeepSeek
Larger context window (163,840 tokens)
Cohere
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3 0324
Cohere
Command R+

FAQ

Common questions about DeepSeek-V3 0324 vs Command R+.

Which is better, DeepSeek-V3 0324 or Command R+?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 (DeepSeek) and Command R+ (Cohere) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does DeepSeek-V3 0324 compare to Command R+ in benchmarks?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 scores MATH-500: 94.0%, MMLU-Pro: 81.2%, GPQA: 68.4%, AIME 2024: 59.4%, LiveCodeBench: 49.2%. Command R+ scores HellaSwag: 88.6%, Winogrande: 85.4%, MMLU: 75.7%, ARC-C: 71.0%, GSM8k: 70.7%.

Is DeepSeek-V3 0324 cheaper than Command R+?

Command R+ is 1.1x cheaper for input tokens. DeepSeek-V3 0324 costs $0.28/M input and $1.14/M output via novita. Command R+ costs $0.25/M input and $1.00/M output via cohere.

What are the context window sizes for DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Command R+?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 supports 164K tokens and Command R+ supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Command R+?

Key differences include context window (164K vs 128K), input pricing ($0.28 vs $0.25/M), licensing (MIT + Model License (Commercial use allowed) vs CC BY-NC). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes DeepSeek-V3 0324 and Command R+?

DeepSeek-V3 0324 is developed by DeepSeek and Command R+ is developed by Cohere.

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