Inkling Small alternatives
Best Inkling Small alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Inkling Small, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Inkling Small
- Input / 1M
- $0.45
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 524K
- Intelligence
- 25.7
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Inkling Small, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Inkling Small alternatives
Each model is scored against Inkling Small. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inkling Small Thinking Machines | Input / 1M$0.45 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context524K | Intelligence25.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.30-33% | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence29.2+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.43-3% | Output / 1M$2.45+104% | Context262K-50% | Intelligence27+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.33-28% | Output / 1M$1.95+63% | Context1M+91% | Intelligence27+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+11% | Output / 1M$3+150% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence26.3+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.44-3% | Output / 1M$0.87-27% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence26+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+178% | Output / 1M$2.50+108% | Context2M+281% | Intelligence25.7 | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 2M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-82% | Output / 1M$0.33-72% | Context262K-50% | Intelligence25.3-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.6x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.32-29% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1M+91% | Intelligence25.2-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+122% | Output / 1M$4.05+238% | Context524K | Intelligence25-3% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.01-98% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence24.4-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Inkling Small?
MiniMax M3 from MiniMax ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.20 for Inkling Small.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Inkling Small?
Yes. Hy3 charges $0.33 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.20 for Inkling Small.
Can I try Inkling Small and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Inkling Small with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Inkling Small and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.