Provider · 2026-05-12
inception
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Providers | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury 2 | $0.250 | $0.750 | 128K | 4 | tools · json · reasoning |
| Mercury Edit 2 | $0.250 | $0.750 | 128K | 3 | reasoning |
| Mercury Coder Small Beta | $0.250 | $1.00 | 32K | 1 | tools |
Frequently asked questions
How many AI models does inception offer?
We track 3 canonical inception models. The list is recomputed daily from models.dev.
Which inception model is the cheapest?
Mercury 2 is currently the lowest-priced inception model, at $0.250 per 1M input tokens and $0.750 per 1M output tokens. For the full apples-to-apples list, see /pricing/cheapest-llm-api.
Which inception model has the largest context window?
Mercury 2 leads at 128K tokens. This is the total of prompt + completion.
Which inception models support tool calling?
Multiple inception models support tool calling, with Mercury 2 being a popular pick. The capability column in the table above marks every model with inception tool-calling support.
What are the best alternatives to inception?
Depends on the use case. For raw cost savings, look at /pricing/cheapest-llm-api. For agent-oriented workloads, /best/best-ai-model-for-agents. For long-document workflows, /best/best-long-context-llm.
How fresh is this inception pricing data?
Daily. Our pipeline pulls models.dev each morning and rebuilds these pages on data change, so list-price moves and new model releases land within roughly 24 hours.
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Top inception models
- Mercury 2$0.25 in / $0.75 out
- Mercury Edit 2$0.25 in / $0.75 out
- Mercury Coder Small Beta$0.25 in / $1.00 out
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Prices in USD per 1M tokens. Unknown means the provider does not publish per-token pricing.
Data is sourced from models.dev and normalized for comparison. Prices and capabilities may change. Always verify critical production decisions with the provider's official documentation.