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Nano Banana 2.1 vs Inkling Small
Inkling Small is 4.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling Small accepts the larger context window (524K).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Nano Banana 2.1 | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Thinkingmachines | |
| Input $/1M | $1.50 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $7.50 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $3.00 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 66K | 524K |
| Max output | 59K | 262K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Nano Banana 2.1 if…
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $3.00 blended
- Larger context window (524K)
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Nano Banana 2.1 or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Nano Banana 2.1 and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Nano Banana 2.1 cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $1.50 vs $0.450. Output alone: $7.50 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Nano Banana 2.1 and Inkling Small have?
Nano Banana 2.1: 65,536 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Nano Banana 2.1 and Inkling Small?
Nano Banana 2.1 is made by Google. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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