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