Inkling (256K) vs Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (free)
Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (free) is cheaper on output tokens, while Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (free) offers a larger context window. Choose Inkling (256K) or Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (free) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Inkling (256K) | Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Thinking Machines | Thinking Machines |
| Input / 1M tokens | $3.74 | $0.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $9.36 | $0.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Jul 2026 | — |
FAQ
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