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Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct vs Inkling

Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is 4.7× 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
Qwen3 VL 8B InstructInkling
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.250$1.00
Output $/1M$0.750$4.05
Blended $/1M$0.375$1.76
Context window262K524K
Max output236K472K
ReleasedOct 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.375 vs $1.76 blended
Choose Inkling if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct or Inkling?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Inkling, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct cheaper than Inkling?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is cheaper: $0.375 versus $1.76 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.250 vs $1.00. Output alone: $0.750 vs $4.05.
What context windows do Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Inkling have?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct: 262,144 tokens. Inkling: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Inkling?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is made by Alibaba. Inkling is made by Thinkingmachines.
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