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Qwen3.8 Max (0902) vs Inkling Small

Inkling Small is 4.7× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Qwen3.8 Max (0902) accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)Inkling Small
ProviderAlibabaThinkingmachines
Input $/1M$2.00$0.450
Output $/1M$6.00$1.20
Blended $/1M$3.00$0.637
Context window1M524K
Max output131K262K
ReleasedSep 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryOpen weights
Choose Qwen3.8 Max (0902) if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $3.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3.8 Max (0902) or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3.8 Max (0902) and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3.8 Max (0902) cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $2.00 vs $0.450. Output alone: $6.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen3.8 Max (0902) and Inkling Small have?
Qwen3.8 Max (0902): 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3.8 Max (0902) and Inkling Small?
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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