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Glimpse vs Mercury 3
Mercury 3 is 7.4× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Mercury 3 accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Glimpse | Mercury 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Elorian | Inception |
| Input $/1M | $0.600 | $0.100 |
| Output $/1M | $3.00 | $0.350 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.20 | $0.163 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Max output | 256K | 131K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Choose Glimpse if…
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Mercury 3 if…
- Costs less per token — $0.163 vs $1.20 blended
- Larger context window (1M)
FAQ
Which is better, Glimpse or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Glimpse and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Glimpse cheaper than Mercury 3?
Mercury 3 is cheaper: $0.163 versus $1.20 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.600 vs $0.100. Output alone: $3.00 vs $0.350.
What context windows do Glimpse and Mercury 3 have?
Glimpse: 262,144 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Glimpse and Mercury 3?
Glimpse is made by Elorian. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.