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Gemini 3 Flash Preview vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 1.8× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3 Flash Preview accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 3 Flash PreviewInkling Small
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.500$0.450
Output $/1M$3.00$1.20
Blended $/1M$1.13$0.637
Context window1.0M524K
Max output66K262K
ReleasedDec 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Gemini 3 Flash Preview if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $1.13 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3 Flash Preview or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3 Flash Preview and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3 Flash Preview cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $1.13 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.500 vs $0.450. Output alone: $3.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Gemini 3 Flash Preview and Inkling Small have?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview: 1,048,576 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3 Flash Preview and Inkling Small?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview is made by Google. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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