Kimi K2.6 vs Kimi K3
Kimi K2.6 is about 3.5× cheaper than Kimi K3 on blended token cost ($1.71 vs $6 per 1M). Kimi K2.6 (Moonshot) is $1.71/1M blended, 262K context. Kimi K3 (Moonshot) is $6/1M blended, 1.0M context.
Last verified: 13 Nov 2026 · prices from official provider documentation
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| Spec | Kimi K2.6 | Kimi K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Moonshot | Moonshot |
| Status | GA | GA |
| Input $/1M | $0.95 ◎ | $3 |
| Output $/1M | $4 ◎ | $15 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.71 ◎ | $6 |
| Context | 262K | 1.0M ◎ |
| Max output | — | — |
| Cutoff | — | — |
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