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Qwen2.5 7B Instruct vs Inkling Small
Qwen2.5 7B Instruct is 5.1× 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
| Qwen2.5 7B Instruct | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $0.100 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $0.200 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.125 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 33K | 524K |
| Max output | 33K | 262K |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Open weights | Open weights |
Choose Qwen2.5 7B Instruct if…
- Costs less per token — $0.125 vs $0.637 blended
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Larger context window (524K)
- Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen2.5 7B Instruct or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen2.5 7B Instruct and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen2.5 7B Instruct cheaper than Inkling Small?
Qwen2.5 7B Instruct is cheaper: $0.125 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.100 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.200 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen2.5 7B Instruct and Inkling Small have?
Qwen2.5 7B Instruct: 32,768 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen2.5 7B Instruct and Inkling Small?
Qwen2.5 7B Instruct is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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