Provider comparison

Thinkingmachines vs X Ai

Comparing model portfolios, pricing, and capabilities across 6+ Thinkingmachines models and 17+ X Ai models.

At a glance

Top 5 cheapest — Thinkingmachines

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
Thinking Machines: Inkling (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (free)1,048.576K$0.0000text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling Small1,048.576K$0.4500text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling Small (batch)524.288K$0.5000text+image+audio->text
Thinking Machines: Inkling1,048.576K$1.0000text+image+audio->text

Top 5 cheapest — X Ai

ModelContextInput / 1MModality
xAI: Grok 4 Fast2,000K$0.2000text+image->text
xAI: Grok 4.1 Fast2,000K$0.2000text+image->text
xAI: Grok Code Fast 1256K$0.2000text->text
xAI: Grok 3 Mini131.072K$0.3000text->text
xAI: Grok 3 Mini Beta131.072K$0.3000text->text

Frequently asked questions

Which provider has more models — Thinkingmachines or X Ai?

Thinkingmachines has 6 models. X Ai has 17 models.

Which is cheaper on average — Thinkingmachines or X Ai?

Thinkingmachines average: $0.49/1M. X Ai average: $1.41/1M.

Which provider has more long-context (128K+) models?

Thinkingmachines: 6 models. X Ai: 17 models.

How do I compare specific models between Thinkingmachines and X Ai?

Use the Thinkingmachines and X Ai collection pages to browse individual models, then open a pairwise comparison from any model page.

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