Ring 2.6 Models by InclusionAI
1 model2026Up to 262K ctxFrom $0.075/1M input
About
Ring 2.6 is InclusionAI's reasoning-specialist model family for agent execution, coding workflows, and complex long-horizon tasks. The line is distinct from InclusionAI's Ling 2.6 general-purpose models.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
1 in view
Ring-2.6-1TCurrent
Use when the workload needs reasoning, 262K context, and tool use.
2026-05reasoning262K contexttool use
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring-2.6-1T | Use when the workload needs reasoning, 262K context, and tool use. | 2026-05 | reasoning262K contexttool use | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2026-05
1 current
Ring-2.6-1T
Currentreasoning262K contexttool use
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Reasoning | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring-2.6-1T | 2026-05 | 262K | 1T total / 63B active | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring-2.6-1T | OpenRouter | $0.075 | $0.625 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ring 2.6 used for?
- Ring 2.6 is used for reasoning, agent workflows and tool use, and structured outputs. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Ring 2.6 compare to OpenChat?
- Ring 2.6 by InclusionAI is strongest where you need reasoning, while OpenChat by Alignment Lab AI is the closest related family to check for coding. Ring 2.6 has 1 listed variant and reaches up to 262K context, while OpenChat reaches up to 8K context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Ring 2.6 model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Ring-2.6-1T through OpenRouter at $0.075/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Ring-2.6-1T with 262K context and reasoning, tool use, function calling, and structured outputs.
