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DeepSeek Pro Latest vs Mercury 3

Mercury 3 is 13× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek Pro Latest accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek Pro LatestMercury 3
ProviderDeepSeekInception
Input $/1M$0.202$0.100
Output $/1M$8.00$0.350
Blended $/1M$2.15$0.163
Context window1.0M1M
Max output393K131K
ReleasedSep 2026Oct 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose DeepSeek Pro Latest if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $2.15 blended
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek Pro Latest or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek Pro Latest and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek Pro Latest cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $2.15 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.202 vs $0.100. Output alone: $8.00 vs $0.350.
What context windows do DeepSeek Pro Latest and Mercury 3 have?
DeepSeek Pro Latest: 1,048,576 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek Pro Latest and Mercury 3?
DeepSeek Pro Latest is made by DeepSeek. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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