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Qwen3.8 Max Prime vs Inkling Small
Inkling Small is 9.4× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Qwen3.8 Max Prime accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Qwen3.8 Max Prime | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $4.00 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $12.00 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $6.00 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Max output | 131K | 262K |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Qwen3.8 Max Prime if…
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Costs less per token — $0.637 vs $6.00 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3.8 Max Prime or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3.8 Max Prime cheaper than Inkling Small?
Inkling Small is cheaper: $0.637 versus $6.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $4.00 vs $0.450. Output alone: $12.00 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Inkling Small have?
Qwen3.8 Max Prime: 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Inkling Small?
Qwen3.8 Max Prime is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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