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DeepSeek Flash Latest vs Inkling Small

DeepSeek Flash Latest is 3.6× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. DeepSeek Flash Latest accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
DeepSeek Flash LatestInkling Small
ProviderDeepSeekThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.070$0.450
Output $/1M$0.500$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.177$0.637
Context window1.0M524K
Max output944K262K
ReleasedSep 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose DeepSeek Flash Latest if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.177 vs $0.637 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, DeepSeek Flash Latest or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both DeepSeek Flash Latest and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is DeepSeek Flash Latest cheaper than Inkling Small?
DeepSeek Flash Latest is cheaper: $0.177 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.070 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.500 vs $1.20.
What context windows do DeepSeek Flash Latest and Inkling Small have?
DeepSeek Flash Latest: 1,048,576 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes DeepSeek Flash Latest and Inkling Small?
DeepSeek Flash Latest is made by DeepSeek. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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