Kimi K2 0905 alternatives
Best Kimi K2 0905 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Kimi K2 0905, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Kimi K2 0905
- Input / 1M
- $0.60
- Output / 1M
- $2.50
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 15.3
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Why people switch away from Kimi K2 0905, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Kimi K2 0905 alternatives
Each model is scored against Kimi K2 0905. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kimi K2 0905 Moonshot AI | Input / 1M$0.60 | Output / 1M$2.50 | Context262K | Intelligence15.3 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.26-57% | Output / 1M$2.08-17% | Context262K | Intelligence17.7+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+67% | Output / 1M$5+100% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence16.9+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.10+83% | Output / 1M$4.40+76% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence16.7+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-58% | Output / 1M$1.50-40% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.6+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-50% | Output / 1M$2.50 | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.5+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and image and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27-55% | Output / 1M$1-60% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence14.8-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-50% | Output / 1M$2.50 | Context1M+281% | Intelligence13.4-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1M contextAccepts image and video and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-17% | Output / 1M$2.15-14% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence13.1-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60 | Output / 1M$2.20-12% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence12.8-16% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.57-5% | Output / 1M$2.30-8% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence12.7-17% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Kimi K2 0905?
Qwen3.5-122B-A10B from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $2.08 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.50 for Kimi K2 0905.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kimi K2 0905?
Yes. DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus charges $1 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.50 for Kimi K2 0905.
Can I try Kimi K2 0905 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Kimi K2 0905 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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