inception API Pricing
All 6 inception models by input price. Refreshed hourly.
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Blended | Context | Intelligence | CPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inception: Mercury 2 | $0.25 | $0.75 | $0.38 | 128K | 11 | B | Details → |
| Inception: Mercury 2.5 Preview | $0.04 | $0.15 | $0.07 | 260K | — | — | Details → |
| Inception: Mercury 3 | $0.10 | $0.35 | $0.16 | 1.0M | — | — | Details → |
| Inception: Mercury 2.5 | $0.04 | $0.15 | $0.07 | 260K | 12 | — | Details → |
| Inception: Mercury | $0.25 | $0.75 | $0.38 | 128K | — | — | Details → |
| Inception: Mercury Coder | $0.25 | $0.75 | $0.38 | 128K | — | — | Details → |
FAQ
What is the cheapest inception model?
By input price, Inception: Mercury 2 is lowest ($0.25/1M tokens). See the full table above.
How is inception priced?
Usage-based: input and output priced separately per 1M tokens, with cache read/write discounts on some models. The Blended column estimates a typical 3:1 request cost.