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  5. Claude 2vsCommand A+
Updated Sep 2026

Claude 2vsCommand A+

Command A+ is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.3/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.

Claude 2 and Command A+ compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecClaude 2Command A+
Input price$11.02/M tokens$0.3/M tokens
Output price$32.68/M tokens$1.5/M tokens
Context window100K tokens192K tokens
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJun 2023Sep 2026
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Claude 2146 words
Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Command A+267 words
Dish Name: Golden Garlic Parmesan Pasta Ingredients (7 pantry staples only) 8 oz (≈ 225 g) dry pasta (any shape you like) 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp salt (plus extra for pasta water) ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Boil the pasta…
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Claude 2257 words
Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.
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Command A+688 words
1‑Month Starter Plan for Better Health & Longevity Focus: Diet   Exercise   Sleep – three pillars that give the biggest bang‑for‑your‑buck. Why These Three? Diet fuels every cell and controls inflammation. Exercise keeps muscles, heart, and brain sharp.
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Our Verdict
Claude 2
Claude 2
Command A+
Command A+

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Command A+ costs 22x less per token.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Claude 2
Input
$11.02
Output
$32.68
Command A+
Input
$0.30
37× cheaper
Output
$1.50
22× cheaper

Command A+ is cheaper on both: 37× input, 22× output.

Where to run it

1 host

Claude 2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Command A+1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Cohere$0.30 in·$1.50 out·192k·99.3% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Command A+ is developed by Cohere. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Command A+'s 192K. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Command A+ each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Command A+ costs $0.3/M input tokens. Command A+ is $10.72/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Command A+ across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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