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Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) vs Mercury 3

Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) is 1.6× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis.

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch)Mercury 3
ProviderAnthropicInception
Input $/1M$0.050$0.100
Output $/1M$0.250$0.350
Blended $/1M$0.100$0.163
Context window1M1M
Max output128K131K
ReleasedOct 2026Oct 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.100 vs $0.163 blended
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) cheaper than Mercury 3?
Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) is cheaper: $0.100 versus $0.163 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.050 vs $0.100. Output alone: $0.250 vs $0.350.
What context windows do Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) and Mercury 3 have?
Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch): 1,000,000 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) and Mercury 3?
Claude Haiku 5.5 (batch) is made by Anthropic. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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