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Small Models and Price Structure

2 charts · Updated 2026-09-04

Small-Model Lines: Blended Price (log)#

Small models are not all getting cheaper: Google Flash rose sixfold and Haiku fourfold, while only OpenAI's small models came down.Draft, pending review

Source: FinSight compilation and estimates · Updated 2026-09-04

Flagship vs Small-Model Price Gap (July 2026)#

The wider the gap between a vendor's flagship and its small model, the more a router saves by sending simple tasks to the small one.Draft, pending review

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Each vendor's flagship price divided by its small-model price.

Source: FinSight compilation and estimates · Updated 2026-09-04

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