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Claude 3 Haiku vs Inkling Small
Claude 3 Haiku is 1.3× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling Small accepts the larger context window (524K).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Claude 3 Haiku | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $0.250 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $1.25 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.500 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 200K | 524K |
| Max output | 4K | 262K |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Claude 3 Haiku if…
- Costs less per token — $0.500 vs $0.637 blended
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Larger context window (524K)
- Open weights — self-hostable
- Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude 3 Haiku or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude 3 Haiku and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude 3 Haiku cheaper than Inkling Small?
Claude 3 Haiku is cheaper: $0.500 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.250 vs $0.450. Output alone: $1.25 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Claude 3 Haiku and Inkling Small have?
Claude 3 Haiku: 200,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude 3 Haiku and Inkling Small?
Claude 3 Haiku is made by Anthropic. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.