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Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) vs Inkling

Inkling is 2.8× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Opus 4.8 (batch)Inkling
ProviderAnthropicThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$2.50$1.00
Output $/1M$12.50$4.05
Blended $/1M$5.00$1.76
Context window1M524K
Max output128K472K
ReleasedMay 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
Choose Inkling if…
  • Costs less per token — $1.76 vs $5.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) cheaper than Inkling?
Inkling is cheaper: $1.76 versus $5.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $2.50 vs $1.00. Output alone: $12.50 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) and Inkling have?
Claude Opus 4.8 (batch): 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) and Inkling?
Claude Opus 4.8 (batch) is made by Anthropic. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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