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Claude Sonnet Latest vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 6.3× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Claude Sonnet Latest accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Sonnet LatestInkling Small
ProviderAnthropicThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$2.00$0.450
Output $/1M$10.00$1.20
Blended $/1M$4.00$0.637
Context window1M524K
Max output128K262K
ReleasedApr 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Claude Sonnet Latest if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $4.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Sonnet Latest or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Sonnet Latest and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Sonnet Latest cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $4.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $2.00 vs $0.450. Output alone: $10.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Claude Sonnet Latest and Inkling Small have?
Claude Sonnet Latest: 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Claude Sonnet Latest and Inkling Small?
Claude Sonnet Latest is made by Anthropic. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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