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Thinking Machines: Inkling Small

The Thinking Machines: Inkling Small is an AI model that can process multiple input modalities, including text, images, and audio. It has a context length of 1048576 tokens, allowing for extensive analysis and comprehension. When considering this model, the price point becomes a significant factor. With $0.45 per million input tokens and $1.2 per million output tokens, it may be a viable option for users with modest budgets or those who prioritize cost-effectiveness. However, its benchmark standing is mixed, with a blended score of 44.5 across one independent benchmark, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.45
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$1.20
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
1,048,576
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 44.5 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 45.8
Model ID
thinkingmachines/inkling-small
Vendor
thinkingmachines
Released
July 2026
Tokenizer
Other
Input Modalities
text, image, audio
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
262,144 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
not supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
✓ accepts audio
Moderated
no

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.45/M input and $1.20/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.02
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.29
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $4.65

Price & spec history

Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-08-01.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
2026-08-21 $0.45 $1.20 1,048,576
2026-08-08 $0.45 $1.20 524,288
2026-08-01 $0.50 $1.20 524,288

Category rankings

Where Thinking Machines: Inkling Small places across the 5 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#10 TranscriptionVoice · of 25 ranked 123
#13 TTS ReplacementVoice · of 25 ranked 115
#19 Audio SummarizationVoice · of 25 ranked 145
#21 Image CaptioningVision · of 25 ranked 120
#24 Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked 132

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Quick answers

How much does Thinking Machines: Inkling Small cost?
$0.45 per million input tokens and $1.20 per million output tokens.
What is Thinking Machines: Inkling Small's context window?
1,048,576 tokens, roughly 1,572 pages of text in a single request.
Does Thinking Machines: Inkling Small support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, a reasoning mode.
Can Thinking Machines: Inkling Small process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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