Inkling alternatives
Best Inkling alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Inkling, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Inkling
- Input / 1M
- $1
- Output / 1M
- $4.05
- Context
- 524K
- Intelligence
- 25
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Inkling, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Inkling alternatives
Each model is scored against Inkling. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inkling Thinking Machines | Input / 1M$1 | Output / 1M$4.05 | Context524K | Intelligence25 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.43-57% | Output / 1M$2.45-40% | Context262K-50% | Intelligence27+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.20+20% | Output / 1M$4-1% | Context203K-61% | Intelligence26.6+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-50% | Output / 1M$3-26% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence26.3+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.97-3% | Output / 1M$3.04-25% | Context205K-61% | Intelligence26.1+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.67-33% | Output / 1M$3.35-17% | Context262K-50% | Intelligence25.8+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.45-55% | Output / 1M$1.20-70% | Context524K | Intelligence25.7+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+25% | Output / 1M$2.50-38% | Context2M+281% | Intelligence25.7+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 2M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+25% | Output / 1M$2.50-38% | Context1M+91% | Intelligence24.90% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputLarger 1M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-99% | Output / 1M$1.28-68% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence24.4-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.2x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75-25% | Output / 1M$4.50+11% | Context400K-24% | Intelligence24.1-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Inkling?
Kimi K2.6 from Moonshot AI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $2.45 per 1M output tokens, compared with $4.05 for Inkling.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Inkling?
Yes. Inkling Small charges $1.20 per 1M output tokens, versus $4.05 for Inkling.
Can I try Inkling and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Inkling with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to Inkling and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.