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Cohere Command R rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Cohere API rate limits and context window. Rate limits and usage caps for Command R and Command R+ models.
Context Window
128000
tokens · ~96K words
Plans
2
tiers tracked
API Tiers
2
rate limit tiers
Cohere Command R usage limits by plan
| Rate Limit | 20 requests/min | Free tier rate limit |
| Context Window | 128000 tokens(~96K words) | |
| Embedding Dimensions | 1024 dimensions | Embed v3 dimensions |
| Supported Languages | 100+ languages |
| Rate Limit | 10000 requests/min | Production tier |
| Context Window | 128000 tokens(~96K words) |
Cohere Command R API rate limits by tier
API access uses a tiered rate limit system. Higher tiers unlock more requests per minute (RPM) and tokens per minute (TPM).
| Tier | RPM | TPM |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | 10 | n/a |
| Production | Unlimited | n/a |
RPM = requests per minute · TPM = tokens per minute. Limits shown are approximate and may vary by model.
What happens when you hit Cohere Command R's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Use exponential backoff: 1s → 2s → 4s up to 60s max
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Cohere Command R limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Cohere Command R uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Cohere's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Cohere Command R limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Cohere Command R message limit?
Cohere Command R message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Cohere Command R have a file upload limit?
Yes, Cohere Command R enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Cohere Command R limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Cohere Command R limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Cohere Command R's rate limit?
Cohere Command R will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.
What is Cohere Command R's context window?
Cohere Command R's context window is 128000 tokens (~96K words). This is the maximum amount of text - including your conversation history - the model can process in a single request.