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Claude Sonnet 4.5 vs Inkling Small
Inkling Small is 9.4× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Claude Sonnet 4.5 accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $3.00 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $15.00 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $6.00 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Max output | 64K | 262K |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Claude Sonnet 4.5 if…
- Larger context window (1M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $6.00 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
- Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Sonnet 4.5 or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Sonnet 4.5 cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $6.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $3.00 vs $0.450. Output alone: $15.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Inkling Small have?
Claude Sonnet 4.5: 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Inkling Small?
Claude Sonnet 4.5 is made by Anthropic. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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