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Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 1.3× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling Small accepts the larger context window (524K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image)Inkling Small
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.300$0.450
Output $/1M$2.50$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.850$0.637
Context window33K524K
Max output8K262K
ReleasedOct 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $0.850 blended
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $0.850 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.300 vs $0.450. Output alone: $2.50 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Inkling Small have?
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image): 32,768 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Inkling Small?
Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is made by Google. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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