Cohere
$2,000 in API credits
Save up to $2,000
AI & DataEnterprise AI models for text generation, embedding, classification, and reranking, alternative to OpenAI for NLP.
What you get
- $2,000 in Cohere API credits
- Text generation (Command models)
- Text embeddings for search
- Classification and reranking
- RAG-optimized models
Who can claim it
AI startup building NLP features
Questions
Does Cohere have a free tier?
Yes, a Trial API key. Cohere's pricing page says Trial key calls are free but rate limited and not allowed for production or commercial use. The docs cap trial keys at 1,000 API calls a month.
What does Embed 5 cost?
Cohere's launch post (September 30, 2026) lists Embed 5 Pro at $0.12 per 1M text tokens and Embed 5 Fast at $0.08. Images are $0.40 per 1M tokens on both tiers.
What does Rerank 5 cost?
Cohere publishes no Rerank dollar price on its pricing page. It defines one search unit as one query with up to 100 documents, and documents over 500 tokens (query included) are split into extra billed documents. Ask Cohere for a rate.
Does Cohere publish current Command model prices?
Not on the pricing page we checked in November 2026. It lists per-token prices only for legacy models, such as Command R+ (08-2024) at $2.50 input and $10.00 output per 1M tokens. Ask Cohere for current Command A prices.
Is the $2,000 credit confirmed by Cohere?
No. The $2,000 is our listing's term. The linked June 6, 2024 blog post announces a startup program but gives no credit amount or eligibility rules. Ask Cohere to confirm in writing.
How do I get a Production key?
You need Owner privileges. Open Billing and Usage in the Cohere dashboard, click Get Your Production key and fill out the Go to Production form. Bills are issued monthly or when the unpaid balance reaches $250.