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Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct vs Inkling

Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct is 2.1× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Inkling accepts the larger context window (524K).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Qwen2.5 VL 72B InstructInkling
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.800$1.00
Output $/1M$1.00$4.05
Blended $/1M$0.850$1.76
Context window128K524K
Max output115K472K
ReleasedFeb 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.850 vs $1.76 blended
Choose Inkling if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct cheaper than Inkling?
Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct is cheaper: $0.850 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.800 vs $1.00. Output alone: $1.00 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct and Inkling have?
Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct: 128,000 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct and Inkling?
Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct is made by Alibaba. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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