Provider comparison

Inception vs Stepfun

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 5+ Inception models and 3+ Stepfun models.

At a glance

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

Top 5 cheapest — Stepfun

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
StepFun: Step 3.5 Flash (free)256K$0.0000text->text
StepFun: Step 3.5 Flash262.144K$0.1000text->text
StepFun: Step 3.7 Flash262.144K$0.2000text+image+video->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Inception or Stepfun?

Inception has 5 models. Stepfun has 3 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Inception or Stepfun?

Inception average: $0.17/1M. Stepfun average: $0.10/1M.

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

Inception: 5 models. Stepfun: 3 models.

How do I compare specific models between Inception and Stepfun?

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

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