Inception: Mercury 2 vs Mercury Edit 2
Both have similar output pricing, while Inception: Mercury 2 offers a larger context window. Choose Inception: Mercury 2 or Mercury Edit 2 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Inception: Mercury 2 | Mercury Edit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Inception | Inception |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| Context window | 128K | 32K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 |
FAQ
Is Inception: Mercury 2 or Mercury Edit 2 cheaper?
Inception: Mercury 2 and Mercury Edit 2 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Inception: Mercury 2 or Mercury Edit 2?
Inception: Mercury 2 has the larger context window (128K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.