Side-by-side comparison
Phi 4 Mini Instruct vs Command R7B (12-2024)
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini Instruct
{} JSON
Input / 1M
$0.0800
Output / 1M
$0.3500
Cohere
Command R7B (12-2024)
{} JSON
Input / 1M
$0.0375
Output / 1M
$0.1500
| Phi 4 Mini Instruct | Command R7B (12-2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Microsoft | Cohere |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 128,000 | 128,000 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | json_mode | json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.0800 | 0.0375 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.3500 | 0.1500 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Phi 4 Mini Instruct or Command R7B (12-2024)?
Command R7B (12-2024) is cheaper than Phi 4 Mini Instruct on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0.1213 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
What is the difference between Phi 4 Mini Instruct and Command R7B (12-2024)?
Phi 4 Mini Instruct comes from Microsoft; Command R7B (12-2024) comes from Cohere. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.