Command A+ vs 
Quasar Alpha
Quasar Alpha has a larger context window than Command A+ (1.0M tokens vs 192K tokens).
Minimalist Landing Page
Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Command A+ | Quasar Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.3/M tokens | — |
| Output price | $1.5/M tokens | — |
| Context window | 192K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | Closed | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Apr 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $3.00 | not listed |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Command A+1 host
Quasar Alpha
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Command A+ and Quasar Alpha?
Command A+ is developed by Cohere while Quasar Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. Command A+ has a 192K token context window vs Quasar Alpha's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Command A+ or Quasar Alpha?
It depends on your use case. Command A+ and Quasar Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Command A+ and Quasar Alpha on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Command A+ and Quasar Alpha 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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