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Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking vs Inkling Small

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is 1.5× 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 Next 80B A3B ThinkingInkling Small
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.150$0.450
Output $/1M$1.20$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.412$0.637
Context window262K524K
Max output262K262K
ReleasedSep 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.412 vs $0.637 blended
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking cheaper than Inkling Small?
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is cheaper: $0.412 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.450. Output alone: $1.20 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and Inkling Small have?
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking: 262,144 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking and Inkling Small?
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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