Qwen3 Max Thinking vs Inkling
Qwen3 Max Thinking is cheaper on output tokens, while Inkling offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Max Thinking or Inkling based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max Thinking | Inkling |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | Thinking Machines |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.78 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.90 | $4.05 |
| Context window | 262K | 524K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | — |
| Released | Jan 2026 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1442 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1414 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 88.3 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 148 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Max Thinking or Inkling cheaper?
Qwen3 Max Thinking is cheaper on output tokens ($3.90 vs $4.05 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Max Thinking or Inkling?
Inkling has the larger context window (524K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.