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Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) vs Inkling

Inkling is 1.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch)Inkling
ProviderAnthropicThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$1.50$1.00
Output $/1M$7.50$4.05
Blended $/1M$3.00$1.76
Context window1M524K
Max output128K472K
ReleasedFeb 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
Choose Inkling if…
  • Costs less per token — $1.76 vs $3.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) cheaper than Inkling?
Inkling is cheaper: $1.76 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $1.50 vs $1.00. Output alone: $7.50 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) and Inkling have?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch): 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) and Inkling?
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (batch) is made by Anthropic. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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