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Qwen3.8 Omni Flash vs Inkling Small
Qwen3.8 Omni Flash is 2.8× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Qwen3.8 Omni Flash accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Qwen3.8 Omni Flash | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | $0.150 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | $0.470 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.230 | $0.637 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Max output | 131K | 262K |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Qwen3.8 Omni Flash if…
- Costs less per token — $0.230 vs $0.637 blended
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3.8 Omni Flash or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3.8 Omni Flash and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3.8 Omni Flash cheaper than Inkling Small?
Qwen3.8 Omni Flash is cheaper: $0.230 versus $0.637 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.150 vs $0.450. Output alone: $0.470 vs $1.20.
What context windows do Qwen3.8 Omni Flash and Inkling Small have?
Qwen3.8 Omni Flash: 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3.8 Omni Flash and Inkling Small?
Qwen3.8 Omni Flash is made by Alibaba. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.
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