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GPT-4.1 Mini vs Inkling Small
Inkling Small is 1.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. GPT-4.1 Mini accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| GPT-4.1 Mini | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $0.400 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $1.60 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.700 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 1.0M | 524K |
| Max output | 33K | 262K |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose GPT-4.1 Mini if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $0.700 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
- Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, GPT-4.1 Mini or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both GPT-4.1 Mini and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is GPT-4.1 Mini cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $0.700 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.400 vs $0.450. Output alone: $1.60 vs $1.20.
What context windows do GPT-4.1 Mini and Inkling Small have?
GPT-4.1 Mini: 1,047,576 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes GPT-4.1 Mini and Inkling Small?
GPT-4.1 Mini is made by OpenAI. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.