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Gemini 3.6 Flash vs Mercury 3
Mercury 3 is 9.2× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Gemini 3.6 Flash | Mercury 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Inception | |
| Input $/1M | $0.750 | $0.100 |
| Output $/1M | $3.75 | $0.350 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.50 | $0.163 |
| Context window | 1.0M | 1M |
| Max output | 66K | 131K |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Mercury 3 if…
- Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $1.50 blended
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.6 Flash or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.6 Flash and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.6 Flash cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $1.50 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.750 vs $0.100. Output alone: $3.75 vs $0.350.
What context windows do Gemini 3.6 Flash and Mercury 3 have?
Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.6 Flash and Mercury 3?
Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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