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