Side-by-side comparison
Hermes 4 405B vs Command A
| Hermes 4 405B | Command A | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Nous | Cohere |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 131,072 | 256,000 |
| 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 → | 1.0000 | 2.5000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 3.0000 | 10.0000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Hermes 4 405B or Command A?
Hermes 4 405B is cheaper than Command A on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $4.25 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Hermes 4 405B or Command A?
Command A has the larger context window at 256k tokens versus 131k tokens for Hermes 4 405B. That means Command A can ingest about 2.0x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Hermes 4 405B and Command A?
Hermes 4 405B comes from Nous; Command A 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.