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DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp vs Mercury 3

Mercury 3 is 2.0× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpMercury 3
ProviderDeepSeekInception
Input $/1M$0.216$0.100
Output $/1M$0.647$0.350
Blended $/1M$0.323$0.163
Context window1.0M1M
Max output262K131K
ReleasedAug 2026Oct 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $0.323 blended
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $0.323 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.216 vs $0.100. Output alone: $0.647 vs $0.350.
What context windows do DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Mercury 3 have?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp: 1,048,576 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp and Mercury 3?
DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp is made by DeepSeek. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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