Free Cohere API Key, Base URL & Rate Limits
Model ProviderCohere's free Trial API key gives access to Command A (111B), Command R, Command R+, Aya Expanse, and Embed v4 models.
How to get a free Cohere API key
- 1
- 2 Go to API Keys
- 3 Generate a Trial key
- 4 Choose a model Command A (111B) recommended for general tasks.
- 5 Configure OpenAI client Base URL: https://api.cohere.com/v2
Provider Snapshot
Supported Models 12 models
View in directory →| Model ID | Developer | Context | Availability | Free Tier | Use cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| command-a-218b Command A+ (218B) | Cohere | 436K | Online | Yes | chat |
| command-a-111b Command A (111B) | Cohere | 288K | Online | Yes | chat |
| command-a-reasoning Command A Reasoning | Cohere | 288K | Online | Yes | chatreasoning |
| command-r Command R+ | Cohere | 128K | Online | Yes | chat |
| command-r7b Command R7B | Cohere | 128K | Online | Yes | chat |
| command-a-vision Command A Vision | Cohere | 128K | Online | Yes | chatvision |
| command-r7b-arabic Command R7B Arabic | Cohere | 128K | Online | Yes | chat |
| aya-expanse-32b Aya Expanse 32B | Cohere | 128K | Online | Yes | chat |
| command-a-translate Command A Translate | Cohere | 9K | Online | Yes | chat |
| aya-vision-32b Aya Vision 32B | Cohere | 16K | Online | Yes | chatvision |
| embed-4 Embed 4 | Cohere | 131K | Check provider | Yes | chatembedding |
| rerank-3-5 Rerank 3.5 | Cohere | 131K | Check provider | Yes | chatembedding |
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Command A, Aya, and embed models — 1,000 API calls/month.
Cohere's free Trial API key gives access to Command A (111B), Command R, Command R+, Aya Expanse, and Embed v4 models. The free tier supports up to 1,000 API calls/month across all models, with a rate limit of 20 RPM. Suitable for prototyping, research, and non-commercial projects. No credit card required.
- Command A (111B) on free tier
- 1,000 API calls/month
- Embed and Rerank models included
- No credit card required
API Compatibility: OpenAI SDK-compatible (Chat Completions v2)
Cohere Free Tier Limits & Pricing
Cohere API Setup Tutorials
Cohere is fully compatible with popular AI coding assistants like Cursor, Claude Code, and more. To see step-by-step API configuration instructions for your favorite tool, please visit our Global Configuration Guide →
Cohere Model Use Cases
What Cohere's free models are best for, based on aggregated model capabilities:
Cohere Limitations & Caveats
- 1,000 API calls/month is low for production use
- Trial key expires — not permanently free
- Limited to 20 RPM across all models
Cohere FAQ
How long does a Cohere Trial key last?
Cohere Trial keys don't have a fixed expiration date, but Cohere reserves the right to revoke them. For production use, upgrade to the Production tier which requires a paid plan.
What's the difference between Command A and Command R on Cohere?
Command A (111B) is Cohere's largest and most capable model, ideal for complex reasoning. Command R (35B) is faster and cheaper, better for simpler tasks and real-time applications. Both are available on the free tier.
Does Cohere support embeddings on the free tier?
Yes — Cohere's free tier includes Embed v4 and Rerank v3.5, making it one of the few free providers offering high-quality embedding models.