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Qwen3 Max Thinking vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 2.4× 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
Qwen3 Max ThinkingInkling Small
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.780$0.450
Output $/1M$3.90$1.20
Blended $/1M$1.56$0.637
Context window262K524K
Max output66K262K
ReleasedFeb 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Qwen3 Max Thinking if…
  • No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $1.56 blended
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3 Max Thinking or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 Max Thinking and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 Max Thinking cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $1.56 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.780 vs $0.450. Output alone: $3.90 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen3 Max Thinking and Inkling Small have?
Qwen3 Max Thinking: 262,144 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 Max Thinking and Inkling Small?
Qwen3 Max Thinking is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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