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Gemini 4 Argon (batch) vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 3.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 4 Argon (batch) accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 4 Argon (batch)Inkling Small
ProviderGoogleThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$1.00$0.450
Output $/1M$5.00$1.20
Blended $/1M$2.00$0.637
Context window1.0M524K
Max output944K262K
ReleasedOct 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Gemini 4 Argon (batch) if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $2.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 4 Argon (batch) or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 4 Argon (batch) and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 4 Argon (batch) cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $2.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $1.00 vs $0.450. Output alone: $5.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Gemini 4 Argon (batch) and Inkling Small have?
Gemini 4 Argon (batch): 1,048,576 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 4 Argon (batch) and Inkling Small?
Gemini 4 Argon (batch) is made by Google. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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