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Inkling Small vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is free to use, against $0.637 per million tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Inkling Small | MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Thinkingmachines | MiniMax |
| Input $/1M | $0.450 | Free |
| Output $/1M | $1.20 | Free |
| Blended $/1M | $0.637 | Free |
| Context window | 524K | 1M |
| Max output | 262K | 524K |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Open weights | Proprietary |
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Open weights — self-hostable
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) if…
- Costs less per token — Free vs $0.637 blended
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Inkling Small or MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Inkling Small and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free), so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Inkling Small cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is cheaper: Free versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.450 vs Free. Output alone: $1.20 vs Free.
What context windows do Inkling Small and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) have?
Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free): 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Inkling Small and MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free)?
Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines. MiniMax M3.1 Flash (free) is made by MiniMax.