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Nemotron 3.5 Lightning vs Inkling Small

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is 6.2× 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
Nemotron 3.5 LightningInkling Small
ProviderNVIDIAThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.070$0.450
Output $/1M$0.200$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.103$0.637
Context window262K524K
Max output236K262K
ReleasedAug 2026Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Nemotron 3.5 Lightning if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.103 vs $0.637 blended
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
FAQ
Which is better, Nemotron 3.5 Lightning or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Nemotron 3.5 Lightning cheaper than Inkling Small?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is cheaper: $0.103 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.070 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.200 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Inkling Small have?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning: 262,144 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Inkling Small?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is made by NVIDIA. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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