Provider comparison

DeepSeek vs Inception

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 23+ DeepSeek models and 5+ Inception models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — DeepSeek

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 04231,048.576K$0.0484text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 07311,310.72K$0.0650text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text->text
DeepSeek: DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp (batch)1,048.576K$0.1100text+image->text

Top 5 cheapest — Inception

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Inception: Mercury 2.5260K$0.0400text->text
Inception: Mercury 2.5 Preview260K$0.0400text->text
Inception: Mercury128K$0.2500text->text
Inception: Mercury 2128K$0.2500text->text
Inception: Mercury Coder128K$0.2500text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — DeepSeek or Inception?

DeepSeek has 23 models. Inception has 5 models.

Which is cheaper on average — DeepSeek or Inception?

DeepSeek average: $0.32/1M. Inception average: $0.17/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

DeepSeek: 20 models. Inception: 5 models.

How do I compare specific models between DeepSeek and Inception?

Use the DeepSeek and Inception collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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