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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 7.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewInkling Small
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$2.00$0.450
Output $/1M$12.00$1.20
Blended $/1M$4.50$0.637
Context window1.0M524K
Max output66K262K
ReleasedFeb 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $4.50 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $4.50 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $2.00 vs $0.450. Output alone: $12.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Inkling Small have?
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview: 1,048,576 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Inkling Small?
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is made by Google. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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