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DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest vs Mercury 3

DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest is 2.2× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek V4 Flash LatestMercury 3
ProviderDeepSeekInception
Input $/1M$0.048$0.100
Output $/1M$0.157$0.350
Blended $/1M$0.075$0.163
Context window1.0M1M
Max output944K131K
ReleasedAug 2026Oct 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.075 vs $0.163 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest cheaper than Mercury 3?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest is cheaper: $0.075 versus $0.163 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.048 vs $0.100. Output alone: $0.157 vs $0.350.
What context windows do DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest and Mercury 3 have?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest: 1,048,576 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest and Mercury 3?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Latest is made by DeepSeek. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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