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Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 1.2× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch)Inkling Small
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.375$0.450
Output $/1M$1.88$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.750$0.637
Context window1.0M524K
Max output66K262K
ReleasedSep 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $0.750 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $0.750 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.375 vs $0.450. Output alone: $1.88 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) and Inkling Small have?
Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch): 1,048,576 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) and Inkling Small?
Gemini 3.8 Flash (batch) is made by Google. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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