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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) vs Inkling Small

Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is 1.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)Inkling Small
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.400$0.450
Output $/1M$1.20$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.600$0.637
Context window1M524K
Max output33K262K
ReleasedSep 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.600 vs $0.637 blended
  • Larger context window (1M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) cheaper than Inkling Small?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is cheaper: $0.600 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.400 vs $0.450. Output alone: $1.20 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and Inkling Small have?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking): 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and Inkling Small?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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