Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite vs Command R
Side-by-side comparison of pricing and capabilities
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Command R
Input Price Comparison
| Attribute | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | Command R |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | |
| Input Price | $0.25 /1M tokens | $0.5 /1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1.5 /1M tokens | $1.5 /1M tokens |
| Cached Input | $0.025 /1M tokens | $0.050 /1M tokens |
| Context Window | 1.0M | 128K |
| Type | chat | chat |
| Status | preview | current |
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | Command R |
|---|---|---|
| multilingual |
Which should you choose?
Budget-conscious: Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is 50% cheaper on input tokens ($0.25 vs $0.5 per 1M tokens).
Context-heavy tasks: Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite offers a larger context window (1.0M vs 128K), making it better for long documents or conversations.
Capability fit: Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite supports 1 capabilities (multilingual), while Command R supports 1 (multilingual).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite or Command R?
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite costs $0.25/1M input vs Command R at $0.5/1M input. Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is 50% cheaper on input tokens.
How do output prices compare between Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite and Command R?
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite output: $1.5/1M, Command R output: $1.5/1M. Command R is more economical for generation-heavy workloads.
What is Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite best used for?
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is best for budget-conscious applications, high-volume chatbots, and tasks where cost efficiency is the primary concern.
What is Command R best used for?
Command R is suited for complex reasoning, analysis, and tasks that benefit from its multilingual capabilities.