Moonshot Kimi API Pricing
Chinese AI models from Moonshot AI — Kimi K2.6 delivers strong performance at budget-tier pricing
| Model | Input (per 1M tokens) | Output (per 1M tokens) | Context Window | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi K2.6 | $0.60 | $2.50 | 128K | Budget |
Why Moonshot Kimi?
Chinese-built AI models optimized for multilingual tasks with strong reasoning capabilities at competitive prices.
Chinese Language Excellence
Kim K2.6 excels at Chinese language tasks including translation, summarization, and content generation. One of the strongest Chinese-first models available via API.
Long Context Processing
With 128K context window support, Kimi K2.6 can process lengthy documents, codebases, and multi-turn conversations without losing context or quality.
Competitive Pricing
At $0.60/$2.50 per 1M tokens, Kimi K2.6 offers budget-tier pricing comparable to other economy models while maintaining strong benchmark performance.
Which Moonshot Model Should You Use?
One model for budget-conscious workloads with Chinese language support.
Kimi K2.6
- 128K context window
- Strong Chinese language support
- Good reasoning capabilities
- Document analysis and summarization
- Budget-tier pricing
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| Provider | Model | Input (per 1M tokens) | Output (per 1M tokens) | Context Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshot | Kimi K2.6 | $0.60 | $2.50 | 128K |
| OpenAI | GPT-4o mini | $0.15 | $0.60 | 128K |
| Anthropic | Claude Haiku 4.5 | $0.80 | $4.00 | 200K |
| DeepSeek | V4 Flash | $0.14 | $0.28 | 128K |
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