Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Inkling | DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.87 | $1.675 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4.68 | $4.7 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $2.43/M tokens vs $2.57/M for Inkling.
DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Inkling. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Inkling generates tokens faster at 83 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 1.63s).
Choose based on your priorities: DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) for lower cost, DeepSeek R1 (Jan '25) for stronger benchmark performance, and Inkling for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.