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Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 1.6× 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 Haiku 4.5 (batch)Inkling Small
ProviderAnthropicThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.500$0.450
Output $/1M$2.50$1.20
Blended $/1M$1.00$0.637
Context window200K524K
Max output64K262K
ReleasedOct 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $1.00 blended
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $1.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.500 vs $0.450. Output alone: $2.50 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) and Inkling Small have?
Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch): 200,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) and Inkling Small?
Claude Haiku 4.5 (batch) is made by Anthropic. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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