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DeepSeek Flash Latest vs Mercury 3

Mercury 3 is 1.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek Flash Latest accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek Flash LatestMercury 3
ProviderDeepSeekInception
Input $/1M$0.070$0.100
Output $/1M$0.500$0.350
Blended $/1M$0.177$0.163
Context window1.0M1M
Max output944K131K
ReleasedSep 2026Oct 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose DeepSeek Flash Latest if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $0.177 blended
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek Flash Latest or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek Flash Latest and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek Flash Latest cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $0.177 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.070 vs $0.100. Output alone: $0.500 vs $0.350.
What context windows do DeepSeek Flash Latest and Mercury 3 have?
DeepSeek Flash Latest: 1,048,576 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek Flash Latest and Mercury 3?
DeepSeek Flash Latest is made by DeepSeek. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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