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Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite vs Inkling

Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is 3.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 3.1 Flash LiteInkling
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.250$1.00
Output $/1M$1.50$4.05
Blended $/1M$0.563$1.76
Context window1.0M524K
Max output66K472K
ReleasedMay 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.563 vs $1.76 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Inkling if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite cheaper than Inkling?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is cheaper: $0.563 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.250 vs $1.00. Output alone: $1.50 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Inkling have?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite: 1,048,576 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and Inkling?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite is made by Google. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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