What is the cheapest Thinking Machines model?

Inkling Small is the lowest blended-price option among tracked active non-embedding models, or among all models if only embeddings are listed: $0.45 input and $1.20 output per million tokens ($0.64 blended). Blended pricing uses 75% input and 25% output for generation models; your cheapest option may differ with your workload.

Which Thinking Machines model has the highest AA Intelligence score?

No Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index results are currently listed for Thinking Machines. Missing results do not establish that a model is worse than a scored model.

How do I calculate monthly Thinking Machines API costs?

Multiply input tokens in millions by the input rate and add output tokens in millions multiplied by the output rate. For example, 20 million input and 5 million output tokens on Inkling Small cost an estimated $15 at the listed rates. This excludes tool charges, cache-specific charges, taxes and any endpoint-specific adjustments.

Which Thinking Machines model has the largest context window?

Inkling has a listed context window of 524K tokens, the largest among tracked active Thinking Machines models. Context capacity and maximum response length are separate limits; verify both on the model page and in the endpoint documentation.

What is the latest Thinking Machines model in the catalog?

Inkling Small has the most recent listed release date among tracked active Thinking Machines models: 2026-07-30. Models without a usable release date are excluded from this comparison. Catalog release dates do not guarantee immediate API availability.

Do Thinking Machines models support image inputs?

2 tracked active models list image inputs, including Inkling, Inkling Small. Accepting images does not mean a model generates images; check each model's separate input and output formats and endpoint limits.

Can prompt caching lower Thinking Machines API costs?

2 tracked active models have a listed cached-input rate, including Inkling, Inkling Small. Savings depend on eligible repeated input and the endpoint's cache rules, duration and any write charges.

Do Thinking Machines models support tool calling?

2 tracked active models list tool-calling capabilities, including Inkling, Inkling Small. Verify the exact tool schema and availability with your API endpoint before integrating.

How should I compare Thinking Machines benchmark scores and prices?

Compare scores within the same evaluation: Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, DesignArena Elo, general Arena Elo and MMLU-Pro use different tasks and scales. Missing results are not zeroes. Pair a relevant measured benchmark with input/output pricing and tests of your own workload; the cheapest or highest-scoring model is not automatically the best fit.

Are retired Thinking Machines models included in the price list?

The price list shows active models by default. Turn on Show retired models to include retired catalog entries, where available. A retained model page preserves reference information, not a promise that its API is still available.

Is Thinking Machines an AI lab or an inference host?

Thinking Machines is categorized as an inference host in this catalog. Hosts provide access to models; check each model page for its creator and listed endpoints.

Inference host

Thinking Machines API pricing & models

thinkingmachines.ai

We track 2 Thinking Machines models, priced from $0.45 per 1M input tokens with context windows up to 524K tokens.

Models tracked

Text & Reasoning · Vision

$0.64

Cheapest model

Inkling Small

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Top quality score

524K

Largest context

6-mo price trend 0%

Overview

About Thinking Machines

Price list

All Thinking Machines models and prices

Current Thinking Machines API prices per 1M tokens, context windows and benchmark scores. Click a column to sort, or a model for full pricing details.

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Inkling Thinking Machines	$1	$4.05	524K	—	—	—	—	0%
Inkling Small Thinking Machines	$0.45	$1.2	524K	—	—	—	—	0%

Inkling Thinking Machines

Input /1M: $1
Output /1M: $4.05
Context: 524K
AA Intelligence: —
DesignArena Elo: —
Arena Elo: —
MMLU-Pro: —
30d trend: 0%

Inkling Small Thinking Machines

Input /1M: $0.45
Output /1M: $1.2
Context: 524K
AA Intelligence: —
DesignArena Elo: —
Arena Elo: —
MMLU-Pro: —
30d trend: 0%

Thinking Machines input vs output prices

USD per 1M tokens for each model.

Thinking Machines price history

Blended price per 1M tokens over the last 6 months.

By use case

Thinking Machines models by category

Text & Reasoning

2 models · cheapest

Inkling Small

$0.64 blended / 1M

Vision

2 models · cheapest

Inkling Small

$0.64 blended / 1M

FAQ

Thinking Machines pricing FAQ

Tracked active Thinking Machines models range from $0.45 to $1.00 per million input tokens. Output rates are listed separately for each model. Prices vary by model and API endpoint; these are token rates, not a subscription quote.