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Command R (08-2024) vs Mercury 3

Mercury 3 is 1.6× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Mercury 3 accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Command R (08-2024)Mercury 3
ProviderCohereInception
Input $/1M$0.150$0.100
Output $/1M$0.600$0.350
Blended $/1M$0.262$0.163
Context window128K1M
Max output4K131K
ReleasedAug 2024Oct 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Command R (08-2024) if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $0.262 blended
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Command R (08-2024) or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Command R (08-2024) and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Command R (08-2024) cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $0.262 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.100. Output alone: $0.600 vs $0.350.
What context windows do Command R (08-2024) and Mercury 3 have?
Command R (08-2024): 128,000 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Command R (08-2024) and Mercury 3?
Command R (08-2024) is made by Cohere. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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