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North Mini Code (free) vs Mercury 3

North Mini Code (free) is free to use, against $0.163 per million tokens. Mercury 3 accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
North Mini Code (free)Mercury 3
ProviderCohereInception
Input $/1MFree$0.100
Output $/1MFree$0.350
Blended $/1MFree$0.163
Context window256K1M
Max output64K131K
ReleasedJun 2026Oct 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose North Mini Code (free) if…
  • Costs less per token — Free vs $0.163 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Mercury 3 if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, North Mini Code (free) or Mercury 3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both North Mini Code (free) and Mercury 3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is North Mini Code (free) cheaper than Mercury 3?
North Mini Code (free) is cheaper: Free versus $0.163 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: Free vs $0.100. Output alone: Free vs $0.350.
What context windows do North Mini Code (free) and Mercury 3 have?
North Mini Code (free): 256,000 tokens. Mercury 3: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes North Mini Code (free) and Mercury 3?
North Mini Code (free) is made by Cohere. Mercury 3 is made by Inception.
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