Understanding Kimi (Moonshot AI) API Pricing
Kimi, developed by Moonshot AI, is renowned for its frontier-level reasoning and massive context windows. From the efficient K2 base models to the deep-thinking Thinking Turbo variants, Kimi provides developers with state-of-the-art tools for high-intelligence chatbots and complex workflow automation.
Key Takeaways
- ●Kimi K2.5 is the latest multimodal model with superior reasoning at $0.60/M tokens.
- ●Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo provides deep chain-of-thought reasoning at $1.15/M tokens.
- ●262K Context Window is standard for the K2 series, perfect for documents and long chats.
- ●Moonshot V1 models offer efficient options starting at just $0.20/M tokens.
Kimi Pricing Overview
| Model | Input Price ($/1M) | Output Price ($/1M) | Cached Input ($/1M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi K2 Series | |||
| Kimi K2.5 | $0.60 | $3.00 | $0.10 |
| Kimi K2 | $0.60 | $2.50 | $0.15 |
| Kimi K2 Thinking | $0.60 | $2.50 | $0.15 |
| Kimi K2 Thinking Turbo | $1.15 | $8.00 | $0.15 |
| Kimi K2 0711 | $0.55 | $2.20 | $0.15 |
| Moonshot V1 Models | |||
| Moonshot V1 8K | $0.20 | $2.00 | $0.10 |
| Moonshot V1 8K Vision | $0.20 | $2.00 | $0.10 |
| Moonshot V1 32K Vision | $1.00 | $3.00 | $0.10 |
Kimi K2.5: Multimodal Powerhouse
Kimi K2.5 is Moonshot AI's most capable multimodal model, combining state-of-the-art vision understanding with Kimi's signature long-context reasoning. At $0.60 per million input tokens, it offers frontier-level features for complex voice and visual agents.
Reasoning Models: K2 Thinking Turbo
For advanced tasks requiring extensive chain-of-thought processing, the K2 Thinking Turbo model is the premier choice. It is optimized for accuracy in complex logic and planning tasks, priced at $1.15 per million input tokens.
Context Retention with Caching
Moonshot AI employs advanced context caching, allowing developers to reuse prompt prefixes for massive savings. Cached hits for Kimi K2 models can cost as low as $0.10-$0.15 per million tokens, making long-context applications highly affordable.
Kimi API Pricing FAQs
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