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Claude Haiku 5.5 vs Inkling
Claude Haiku 5.5 is 8.8× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Claude Haiku 5.5 accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | Inkling | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $0.100 | $1.00 |
| Output $/1M | $0.500 | $4.05 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.200 | $1.76 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Max output | 128K | 472K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Claude Haiku 5.5 if…
- Costs less per token — $0.200 vs $1.76 blended
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Inkling if…
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Haiku 5.5 or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Haiku 5.5 and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Haiku 5.5 cheaper than Inkling?
Claude Haiku 5.5 is cheaper: $0.200 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.100 vs $1.00. Output alone: $0.500 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Claude Haiku 5.5 and Inkling have?
Claude Haiku 5.5: 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude Haiku 5.5 and Inkling?
Claude Haiku 5.5 is made by Anthropic. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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