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Inkling vs MiniMax M3.1 Flash
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is 6.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. MiniMax M3.1 Flash accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Inkling | MiniMax M3.1 Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Thinkingmachines | MiniMax |
| Input $/1M | $1.00 | $0.150 |
| Output $/1M | $4.05 | $0.600 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.76 | $0.262 |
| Context window | 524K | 1M |
| Max output | 472K | 524K |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Open weights | Proprietary |
Choose Inkling if…
- Open weights — self-hostable
Choose MiniMax M3.1 Flash if…
- Costs less per token — $0.262 vs $1.76 blended
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Inkling or MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Inkling and MiniMax M3.1 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Inkling cheaper than MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
MiniMax M3.1 Flash is cheaper: $0.262 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $1.00 vs $0.150. Output alone: $4.05 vs $0.600.
What context windows do Inkling and MiniMax M3.1 Flash have?
Inkling: 524,288 tokens. MiniMax M3.1 Flash: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Inkling and MiniMax M3.1 Flash?
Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines. MiniMax M3.1 Flash is made by MiniMax.