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title: "command-a - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "command-a from Vercel AI Gateway: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# command-a - Model Details & Comparison

> command-a from Vercel AI Gateway: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

- [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md)
- [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features)
- [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)

## About command-a

command-a is a chat model from Vercel Ai Gateway, one of 95 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2212 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 17% of models in this category. command-a supports function calling, structured output. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Vercel AI Gateway Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$2.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

command-a supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## command-a Pricing Overview

At $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, command-a ranks 2212 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 17% of models in this category.

command-a is one of 95 Vercel Ai Gateway chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to command-a with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $2.19 | $17.50 |
| anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $3.00 | $15.00 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620-v1-0.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate command-a costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vercel_ai_gateway/model/command-a.md)
- [All Vercel Ai Gateway pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vercel_ai_gateway.md)

## FAQ

### Is command-a cheaper than amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0?

No. command-a costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 costs $2.19 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 12% more affordable for input. However, command-a may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does command-a pricing compare to the average chat model?

command-a input pricing is $2.50 per 1M tokens, which is 400% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2212 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 17% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes command-a different from other Vercel Ai Gateway models?

Among Vercel Ai Gateway's 95 chat models, command-a ranks 70 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to command-a?

The most comparable chat models to command-a are: amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate command-a costs?

command-a is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $2.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00.

## Related Resources

- [Vercel AI Gateway models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/vercel_ai_gateway.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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