Kimi K2.6 alternatives
Best Kimi K2.6 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Kimi K2.6, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Kimi K2.6
- Input / 1M
- $0.43
- Output / 1M
- $2.45
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 27
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Kimi K2.6, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Kimi K2.6 alternatives
Each model is scored against Kimi K2.6. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kimi K2.6 Moonshot AI | Input / 1M$0.43 | Output / 1M$2.45 | Context262K | Intelligence27 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.30-31% | Output / 1M$1.20-51% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence29.2+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+38% | Output / 1M$1.92-22% | Context205K-22% | Intelligence27.9+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+130% | Output / 1M$2-18% | Context256K-2% | Intelligence27.2+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.33-25% | Output / 1M$1.95-20% | Context1M+281% | Intelligence27 | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 1M contextAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+15% | Output / 1M$3+22% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence26.3-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.97+122% | Output / 1M$3.04+24% | Context205K-22% | Intelligence26.1-3% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.67+55% | Output / 1M$3.35+37% | Context262K | Intelligence25.8-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+188% | Output / 1M$2.50+2% | Context2M+663% | Intelligence25.7-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 2M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-98% | Output / 1M$1.28-48% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence24.4-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.9x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.45+4% | Output / 1M$2.25-8% | Context262K | Intelligence23.5-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Kimi K2.6?
MiniMax M3 from MiniMax ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.45 for Kimi K2.6.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kimi K2.6?
Yes. MiniMax M3 charges $1.20 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.45 for Kimi K2.6.
Can I try Kimi K2.6 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Kimi K2.6 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Kimi K2.6 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.