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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview vs Mercury 3
Mercury 3 is 28× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview | Mercury 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Inception | |
| Input $/1M | $2.00 | $0.100 |
| Output $/1M | $12.00 | $0.350 |
| Blended $/1M | $4.50 | $0.163 |
| Context window | 1.0M | 1M |
| Max output | 66K | 131K |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Mercury 3 if…
- Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $4.50 blended
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $4.50 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $2.00 vs $0.100. Output alone: $12.00 vs $0.350.
What context windows do Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Mercury 3 have?
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview: 1,048,576 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Mercury 3?
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is made by Google. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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