Inkling-Small vs Muse Glimmer
| Spec | Inkling-Small | Muse Glimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Respan Index | 29.4 (#85) | 29.8 (#82) |
| Blended price per 1M | $0.637 | $0.35 |
| Context window | 1M | 131K |
| Input / output per 1M | $0.45 / $1.2 | $0.2 / $0.8 |
| Max output | - | - |
| Input | text, vision, audio | text, vision |
| Released | 2026-07-30 | 2026-08-10 |
Respan Index by category
Each category is scored 0 to 100, and how far ahead the winner is. Leads under a point are close to even.
| Category | Inkling-Small | Muse Glimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Coding | 6.8 Inkling-Small | 10.7 Muse Glimmer |
| Agents | 41.0 Inkling-Small | 42.5 Muse Glimmer |
| Reasoning | 31.7 Inkling-Small | 27.1 Muse Glimmer |
| Knowledge & language | 19.1 Inkling-Small | 23.6* Muse Glimmer |
| Human preference | 50.6 Inkling-Small | 49.4 Muse Glimmer |
* Estimated: no published scores in that category. How the Respan Index works
Benchmarks both report
Inkling-Small leads on 4 of the 5 benchmarks both report. Higher is better. Each score links to where it was published.
FAQ
Is Inkling-Small better than Muse Glimmer?
Muse Glimmer scores 29.8 on the Respan Index (#82), ahead of Inkling-Small at 29.4 (#85). Inkling-Small leads on 4 of the 5 benchmarks both report.
Which is cheaper, Inkling-Small or Muse Glimmer?
Inkling-Small lists at $0.45 input and $1.2 output per 1M tokens; Muse Glimmer at $0.2 and $0.8. Muse Glimmer is 1.8x cheaper per token at list price.
Which has the larger context window?
Inkling-Small accepts 1M tokens and Muse Glimmer 131K tokens.