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Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 1.3× 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 VL 72B InstructInkling Small
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.800$0.450
Output $/1M$1.00$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.850$0.637
Context window128K524K
Max output115K262K
ReleasedFeb 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $0.850 blended
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $0.850 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.800 vs $0.450. Output alone: $1.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct and Inkling Small have?
Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct: 128,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct and Inkling Small?
Qwen2.5 VL 72B Instruct is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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