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GPT Audio vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 6.9× 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
GPT AudioInkling Small
ProviderOpenAIThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$2.50$0.450
Output $/1M$10.00$1.20
Blended $/1M$4.38$0.637
Context window128K524K
Max output16K262K
ReleasedJan 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose GPT Audio if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $4.38 blended
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, GPT Audio or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both GPT Audio and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is GPT Audio cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $4.38 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $2.50 vs $0.450. Output alone: $10.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do GPT Audio and Inkling Small have?
GPT Audio: 128,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes GPT Audio and Inkling Small?
GPT Audio is made by OpenAI. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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