Thinkingmachines API Pricing
3 paid models · Price range: $0.50 - $1.00 /1M
About Thinkingmachines
Thinkingmachines provides AI models through their API. Compare pricing and find the best model for your needs.
Pricing Features
- Pay-per-token billing
- Prompt Caching (discounted)
📊 Thinkingmachines Model Comparison
Compare all models side by side. Sorted by total price (input + output).
| Model | Tier | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkling Small | Budget | $0.50 | $1.20 | $1.70 | 524k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Inkling (batch) | Balanced | $0.50 | $2.02 | $2.52 | 524k | Complex reasoning, math |
| Inkling | Flagship | $1.00 | $4.05 | $5.05 | 1.0M | Complex reasoning, math |
🎯 Which Thinkingmachines Model Should You Choose?
Quick recommendations based on your use case.
💰 Thinkingmachines Monthly Cost Examples
Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.
| Use Case | Monthly Usage | Inkling Small (Budget) |
Inkling (batch) (Flagship) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
|
500k input 200k output |
$0.49/mo | $0.66/mo |
|
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
|
1.0M input 500k output |
$1.10/mo | $1.51/mo |
|
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
|
2.0M input 300k output |
$1.36/mo | $1.61/mo |
⚔️ Thinkingmachines vs Competitors
How does {brand} compare to other major AI providers?
| Brand | Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | vs {brand} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thinkingmachines
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Inkling (batch) Current | $0.50 | $2.02 | $2.52 | 524k | — |
OpenAI
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Codex Mini | $1.50 | $6.00 | $7.50 | 200k | 197% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 Pro | $21.00 | $168.00 | $189.00 | 400k | 7385% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | 524% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | 524% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | 346% more |
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OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | 346% more |
All Models
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context | Capabilities | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inkling (batch) Cheapest | $0.50 | $2.02 | 524k | View Details | ||
| Inkling Small Cheapest | $0.50 | $1.20 | 524k | View Details | ||
| Inkling | $1.00 | $4.05 | 1.0M | View Details |
❓ Thinkingmachines Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest Thinkingmachines model?
The cheapest Thinkingmachines model is Inkling Small at $1.70 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).
What is the maximum context length for Thinkingmachines models?
Thinkingmachines models support up to 1.0M context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.
How do I choose between Thinkingmachines models?
For budget projects, choose the cheapest model. For code generation, prioritize low output price. For complex reasoning, choose models with reasoning capability. Use our scenario guide above.
Does Thinkingmachines support prompt caching?
Yes, Thinkingmachines supports prompt caching which can significantly reduce costs for repeated prompts. Check individual model pages for caching prices.