Command R+ by Cohere
Free "Trial" API key, no credit card. 1,000 API calls/month. Non-commercial use only.
Access
Free API tier
Free limits
20 RPM
Modality
text
Credit card
Not required
Commercial use
Unclear, verify
Context window
128,000 tokens
Model ID
command-r-plus-08-2024
Base URL
https://api.cohere.com/v2
Last verified
June 2026
How to use Command R+
Free "Trial" API key, no credit card. 1,000 API calls/month. Non-commercial use only.
Quickstart
curl https://api.cohere.com/v2/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $KEY" \
-d '{"model":"command-r-plus-08-2024","messages":[{"role":"user","content":"hi"}]}'Frequently asked
Is Command R+ free?
Yes. Cohere offers it as Free API tier with these limits: 20 RPM. No credit card is required.
Can I use Command R+ commercially?
Commercial terms are not clearly documented. Check the provider's current terms before shipping.
How do I start using Command R+?
Free "Trial" API key, no credit card. 1,000 API calls/month. Non-commercial use only.
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