Command A vs GPT-5.6 Luna
GPT-5.6 Luna is ~88% cheaper than Command A on output tokens. Both are capability tier 5. GPT-5.6 Luna has the larger context window.
| Command A | GPT-5.6 Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Cohere | OpenAI |
| Capability tier | 5/8 | 5/8 |
| Size class | BALANCED | FAST |
| Parameters | 111B | — |
| Context window | 256,000 | 1,050,000 ✓ |
| Input $/M | $2.50 | $0.20 |
| Output $/M | $10 | $1.20 ✓ |
| Cached input $/M | — | $0.10 |
Which should you choose?
Both sit at capability tier 5, so GPT-5.6 Luna is usually the better value at ~88% lower output cost, and it also carries the larger 1,050,000-token context window. Because they're the same tier, benchmark both on your own prompts before committing — list price rarely predicts task quality.
FAQ
Is Command A cheaper than GPT-5.6 Luna?
GPT-5.6 Luna is the cheaper of the two on output tokens ($1.20/M vs $10/M), about 88% less.
Command A vs GPT-5.6 Luna: which has a bigger context window?
GPT-5.6 Luna has the larger context window (1,050,000 tokens).
Which is more capable, Command A or GPT-5.6 Luna?
Both sit at the same capability tier (5/8) — pick on price, context, or benchmark them on your prompts.
Command A or GPT-5.6 Luna: which should I use?
Both sit at capability tier 5, so GPT-5.6 Luna is usually the better value at ~88% lower output cost, and it also carries the larger 1,050,000-token context window. Because they're the same tier, benchmark both on your own prompts before committing — list price rarely predicts task quality.
How much more does Command A cost than GPT-5.6 Luna?
At 10M input + 10M output tokens per month, Command A runs about $125.00 and GPT-5.6 Luna about $14.00 — a difference of $111.00 per month at that volume.
Settle it on your own prompts
List prices only go so far — benchmark Command A and GPT-5.6 Luna on your actual workload for measured cost, latency and quality.
Pricing and specs maintained by Mintok's catalog watchers from public sources. Not investment advice. Methodology.