Specifications
Context Window
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Input Price/1M
$0.25
#367 of 775
Output Price/1M
$0.75
Parameters
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Speed
770 tok/s
#2 of 624
Latency (TTFT)
3.1s
Cost per Task
32.8
AA Score / US$ · higher = better
Benchmarks
Mercury 2.5 results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 12.3 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Information
- Release date
- September 08, 2026
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Mercury 2.5
What is Mercury 2.5?
Mercury 2.5 is an AI model developed by Inception, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via Inception's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Mercury 2.5 is usage-based, priced at $0.25/1M input tokens and $0.75/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. At this aggressive price point, it is one of the most cost-effective options on the market, ideal for high-volume applications like chatbots, bulk document analysis, and automation.
Benchmarks & Performance
Mercury 2.5 was evaluated on 1 different benchmarks, covering categories like overall. Results show moderate performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Mercury 2.5 specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Mercury 2.5 competes directly with similarly capable models. Inception competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercury 2.5?
Mercury 2.5 is an AI model developed by Inception. It is a text model.
How much does Mercury 2.5 cost?
Mercury 2.5 costs $0.25/1M input tokens and $0.75/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does Mercury 2.5 compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Mercury 2.5 scored: AA Intelligence Index: 12.3/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Mercury 2.5 open source?
No, Mercury 2.5 is a proprietary model from Inception. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Mercury 2.5 best for?
Mercury 2.5 excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: September 25, 2026 • View methodology →