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Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct vs Inkling Small

Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is 3.2× 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 VL 8B InstructInkling Small
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$0.117$0.450
Output $/1M$0.455$1.20
Blended $/1M$0.202$0.637
Context window262K524K
Max output33K262K
ReleasedOct 2025Jul 2026
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Choose Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.202 vs $0.637 blended
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Larger context window (524K)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct cheaper than Inkling Small?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is cheaper: $0.202 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.117 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.455 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Inkling Small have?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct: 262,144 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Inkling Small?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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