Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Inkling | GPT-5.4 mini (medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.87 | $0.75 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4.68 | $4.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GPT-5.4 mini (medium) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.69/M tokens vs $2.57/M for Inkling.
Inkling wins 5 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for GPT-5.4 mini (medium). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.4 mini (medium) generates tokens faster at 176 tok/s vs 83 tok/s. Inkling also has lower time-to-first-token (1.63s vs 9.25s).
Choose based on your priorities: GPT-5.4 mini (medium) for lower cost, Inkling for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.4 mini (medium) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.