Qwen3 Coder Next vs Inkling Small
Qwen3 Coder Next is cheaper on output tokens, while Inkling Small offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Coder Next or Inkling Small based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Coder Next | Inkling Small |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | Thinking Machines |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.12 | $0.45 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 262K | 524K |
| Parameters | 80B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Feb 2026 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 88.5 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 150 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1414 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1409 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1237 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Coder Next or Inkling Small cheaper?
Qwen3 Coder Next is cheaper on output tokens ($0.80 vs $1.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Coder Next or Inkling Small?
Inkling Small 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.