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GPT-5.6 Luna vs Inkling Small

GPT-5.6 Luna is 2.8× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. GPT-5.6 Luna accepts the larger context window (1.1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
GPT-5.6 LunaInkling Small
ProviderOpenAIThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.100$0.450
Output $/1M$0.600$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.225$0.637
Context window1.1M524K
Max output128K262K
ReleasedJul 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose GPT-5.6 Luna if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.225 vs $0.637 blended
  • Larger context window (1.1M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, GPT-5.6 Luna or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both GPT-5.6 Luna and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is GPT-5.6 Luna cheaper than Inkling Small?
GPT-5.6 Luna is cheaper: $0.225 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.100 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.600 vs $1.20.
What context windows do GPT-5.6 Luna and Inkling Small have?
GPT-5.6 Luna: 1,050,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes GPT-5.6 Luna and Inkling Small?
GPT-5.6 Luna is made by OpenAI. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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