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Glimpse vs Inkling Small
Inkling Small is 1.9× 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
| Glimpse | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Elorian | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $0.600 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $3.00 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.20 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 262K | 524K |
| Max output | 256K | 262K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Glimpse if…
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $1.20 blended
- Larger context window (524K)
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Glimpse or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Glimpse and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Glimpse cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $1.20 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.600 vs $0.450. Output alone: $3.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Glimpse and Inkling Small have?
Glimpse: 262,144 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Glimpse and Inkling Small?
Glimpse is made by Elorian. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.