Model overview
Mercury 3 is a diffusion-based language model from Inception, and the lab's most capable model to date. It is suited for agentic workflows and real-time applications where latency compounds, such...
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Key features
- Diffusion-based architecture for language modeling
- Optimized for agentic workflows and low-latency real-time applications
- Supports structured outputs and tool integration
Limitations & considerations
Sources are insufficient to establish specific limitations. Verify task performance, latency, data policies, licensing and version lifecycle.
Source prices & cost analysis
Prices vary by channel, region and configuration. Channel quotes are listed independently and are not treated as a single official provider price.
| Source / channel | Input | Output | Billing unit | Collected at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter · inception/mercury-3 ↗ | USD 0.1 | USD 0.35 | Per million tokens | 2026/11/2 06:25:21 |
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Public benchmarks & run configuration
暂无已采集的可核验公开评分。模型未上榜不代表能力较低。
View full indexed rankings →Frequently asked questions
What type of model architecture does Mercury 3 use?
Mercury 3 uses a diffusion-based language model architecture.
What kinds of applications is Mercury 3 designed for?
It is designed for agentic workflows and real-time applications where latency compounds.
Does Mercury 3 support structured output generation?
Yes, structured outputs are listed as one of its supported capabilities.
Do open weights permit free commercial use?
Not necessarily. Check the version license, commercial conditions and usage policies. Self-hosting incurs compute and maintenance costs.
Are these real-time billing prices?
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Sources & traceability
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