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inkling Cost Calculator - Baseten

Calculate the cost of using inkling from Baseten for your AI applications

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inkling Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 32,768 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.001000
Output Cost$0.004050
Total Cost$0.005050

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000100 per token
Output: $0.00000405 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens32,768
Max Tokens32,768

About inkling

inkling is a chat model from Baseten, one of 32 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $4.05 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2359 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 37% of models in this category. inkling supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$1.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$4.05 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens32,768
Maximum Total Tokens32,768

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How inkling Pricing Compares

At $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $4.05 per 1M output tokens, inkling ranks 2359 out of 3778 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 37% of models in this category.

inkling is one of 32 Baseten chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs inkling
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.00$5.000%
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001AWS Bedrock$1.00$5.000%
apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.10$5.50+10%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is inkling cheaper than anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0?

No. inkling costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, inkling may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does inkling pricing compare to the average chat model?

inkling input pricing is $1.00 per 1M tokens, which is 67% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2359 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 37% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.05 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes inkling different from other Baseten models?

Among Baseten's 32 chat models, inkling ranks 24 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to inkling?

The most comparable chat models to inkling are: anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.10/1M input tokens); claude-haiku-4-5 from Azure ($1.00/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How large is inkling's context window?

inkling supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 324 of 3499). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate inkling costs?

inkling is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $1.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $4.05.