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Qwen3 Coder Plus vs Inkling Small
Inkling Small is 2.0× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Qwen3 Coder Plus accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Qwen3 Coder Plus | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $0.650 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $3.25 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.30 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Max output | 66K | 262K |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Qwen3 Coder Plus if…
- Larger context window (1M)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $1.30 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
- Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3 Coder Plus or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 Coder Plus and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 Coder Plus cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $1.30 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.650 vs $0.450. Output alone: $3.25 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen3 Coder Plus and Inkling Small have?
Qwen3 Coder Plus: 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 Coder Plus and Inkling Small?
Qwen3 Coder Plus is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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