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inkling Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

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

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inkling Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 524,288 tokens

Max: 471,859 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
✓Audio Input

Limits

Max Input Tokens524,288
Max Output Tokens471,859
Max Tokens471,859

About inkling

inkling is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 491 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $4.05 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2544 out of 4040 chat models by cost and cheaper than 36% of models in this category. inkling supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching. Its 524K-token context window is in the top 33% 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 Tokens524,288
Maximum Output Tokens471,859
Maximum Total Tokens471,859

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 524,288 input tokens. The maximum output length is 471,859 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Audio Input - Accept audio data as input
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts

How inkling Pricing Compares

At $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $4.05 per 1M output tokens, inkling ranks 2544 out of 4040 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 36% of models in this category.

inkling is one of 491 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching. its 524K-token context window places it in the top 33% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs inkling
gemini-robotics-er-2-previewGoogle Gemini$1.00$5.000%
gemini-robotics-er-2-previewVertex AI$1.00$5.000%
abliterated-modelAbliteration$1.00$3.000%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is inkling cheaper than gemini-robotics-er-2-preview?

No. inkling costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens while gemini-robotics-er-2-preview costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-robotics-er-2-preview 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 2544 out of 4040 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 36% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.05 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

What makes inkling different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 491 chat models, inkling ranks 286 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to inkling?

The most comparable chat models to inkling are: gemini-robotics-er-2-preview from Google Gemini ($1.00/1M input tokens); gemini-robotics-er-2-preview from Vertex AI ($1.00/1M input tokens); abliterated-model from Abliteration ($1.00/1M input tokens); abliterated-model-large-flash from Abliteration ($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 do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

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.