Moonshot AI Kimi models: built for agents that run for hours
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Services found: 5
| # | AI model | Capabilities | API $/1M (in / out) | Context window | Price / mo | Output $/1M | Overview | Visit site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kimi K3 Moonshot AI |    | $3 / $15 | 1.05M tokens | API only | 15 | View | |
| 2 | Kimi K2.7 Code Moonshot AI |  | $0.71 / $3.5 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 3.5 | View | |
| 3 | Kimi K2.6 Moonshot AI |  | $0.95 / $4 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 4 | View | |
| 4 | Kimi K2.5 Moonshot AI | | $0.45 / $2.25 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 2.25 | View | |
| 5 | Kimi K2 Thinking Moonshot AI |  | $0.6 / $2.5 | 262.1K tokens | API only | 2.5 | View |
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Moonshot ships the Kimi family: K3 at $3 input and $15 output per 1M tokens with a 1.05M window, K2.7 Code for programming at roughly a third of that, and earlier K2 generations still in service.
Kimi built its reputation on long-context handling before most Western labs shipped million-token windows, and the coding variants have become a common budget alternative to the frontier models for routine engineering work.
Long-context heritageMillion-token windows before they were standard.
Coding variantK2.7 Code priced well below Western coding models.
Open weightsDownloadable, with wide third-party hosting.
Models from this vendor
5 Moonshot AI models in this rating. Prices are input and output per 1M tokens from the vendor official price list; for dirhams multiply by 3.6725. Tap a card to open the model page.
Kimi K3
#1
Moonshot AI
in $3out $151.05M tokensText & chatVision
Kimi K2.7 Code
#2
Moonshot AI
in $0.71out $3.5262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Kimi K2.6
#3
Moonshot AI
in $0.95out $4262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Kimi K2.5
#4
Moonshot AI
in $0.45out $2.25262.1K tokensText & chatVision
Kimi K2 Thinking
#5
Moonshot AI
in $0.6out $2.5262.1K tokensText & chatReasoning
How to choose
- Benchmark against a comparable model from a larger vendor before committing production traffic — line-ups this size get less independent testing.
- Start with Kimi K2.5 at $0.45 / $2.25 per 1M tokens; it is the cheapest entry point here.
- Move up to Kimi K3 at $3 / $15 only where the cheaper variant visibly fails, not by default.
- Check the context window against your longest input — the largest here is Kimi K2.7 Code at 262.1K tokens.
Common mistakes
Assuming parity with the majorsOn the hardest tasks the frontier labs remain ahead; compare on your own cases.
Skipping the exit planA smaller vendor can change terms or availability faster. Identify a fallback model before you depend on this one.
Who this suits
Cost-driven teamsKimi K2.5 at $0.45 / $2.25 undercuts most mainstream options.
EvaluatorsA useful comparison point when benchmarking the models against larger line-ups.
Regional usersRelevant where this vendor platform or language coverage matters more than raw capability.
Related filters
Text & chat228 models for text generation and chat
Vision156 models that read images
Reasoning169 models that think before answering
Tool calling166 models that call your functions
Alibaba (Qwen)34 models in this rating
OpenAI30 models in this rating
Google DeepMind17 models in this rating
Frequently asked questions
What is Kimi K3?
Moonshot current flagship, at $3 input and $15 output per 1M tokens.
Is Kimi good for code?
K2.7 Code is the dedicated variant and competes with mid-tier Western coding models.
Can I self-host Kimi?
Yes — the weights are published.
How many Moonshot AI models are in this rating?
5, covering text & chat, vision, video.
Is Moonshot AI a good default choice?
For most teams no — start with a mainstream vendor and use this one where its pricing or specialisation gives a concrete advantage.
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