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Switchyard vs Inkling Small
Switchyard accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Switchyard | Inkling Small | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NVIDIA | Thinkingmachines |
| Input $/1M | <$0.01 | $0.450 |
| Output $/1M | <$0.01 | $1.20 |
| Blended $/1M | — | $0.637 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Max output | — | 262K |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Switchyard if…
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Inkling Small if…
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Switchyard or Inkling Small?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Switchyard and Inkling Small, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Switchyard cheaper than Inkling Small?
Pricing is not published for at least one of these models.
What context windows do Switchyard and Inkling Small have?
Switchyard: 1,000,000 tokens. Inkling Small: 524,288 tokens.
Who makes Switchyard and Inkling Small?
Switchyard is made by NVIDIA. Inkling Small is made by Thinkingmachines.