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Write and analyze with Mercury 2.5
Mercury 2.5 is Inception's diffusion-based reasoning model, released on 8 September 2026, and the cheapest text in the catalogue: four cents per million input tokens, fifteen cents per million output. Where other models produce their words one by one, diffusion refines them in parallel, hence a speed you notice from the first answer. A two-hundred-and-sixty-thousand-token context, structured outputs, tool calls. It reads text only; images connected to the node do not reach it. On the canvas, it is the model for bulk tasks: rephrasing, classifying, summarising, spinning a text into ten versions, at a cost that never shows on the bill.
The cheapest text in the catalogue
Mercury 2.5, released on 8 September 2026, is Inception's diffusion-based reasoning model. Where other models produce their words one by one, diffusion refines them in parallel, hence a speed you notice from the first answer. A two-hundred-and-sixty-thousand-token context, structured outputs, four cents per million input tokens and fifteen cents per million output: nothing cheaper in the catalogue.
It reads text only; images connected to the node do not reach it. On the canvas, it is the model for bulk tasks: rephrasing, classifying, summarising, spinning a text into ten versions. For a text that will be read and reread, Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-5.5 remain the references.
Mercury 2.5 next to its closest siblings
Figures pulled from the same registry as billing: when a price or a cap changes, this table changes with it.
| Mercury 2.5 | DeepSeek V3.2 | DeepSeek V4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 1 credit(s) / message | 1 credit(s) / message | 1 credit(s) / message |
How to use it on Imaginode
- 1Add a Text node and pick Mercury 2.5 in the selector.
- 2Give your instruction; wire in other texts or images to analyze.
- 3The result feeds your connected Image and Video nodes directly.
Frequently asked questions
Does a diffusion model write as well?
On short, well-framed tasks, yes, and much faster. On a long text with a crafted voice, the large autoregressive models keep the edge: Mercury is a volume tool, not a pen.
How much does a message sent to Mercury 2.5 cost?
Around 1 credit(s) per message, that is $0.01 (1 credit = $0.012). The cost shows before sending, with no separate subscription and no API key to manage: the same credits pay for all 105 models in the catalog.
Do I need a separate subscription to use Mercury 2.5?
No: Mercury 2.5 is included in Imaginode, with no API key and no account with the provider. A single credit balance covers all 105 models, text, image, video and voice, and also powers the assistant that builds complete workflows.
Can I try Mercury 2.5 for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required. Enough to test Mercury 2.5 in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use Mercury 2.5?
No: Mercury 2.5 runs server-side, in the browser, mobile included. Imaginode's node canvas wires its renders to the other models (references, camera, styles) with nothing to install.
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