Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Kimi K3 is a 2.8T parameter open-weight multimodal reasoning model from Moonshot AI.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.90
- Output / 1M
- $14
- Context
- 1.05M
- Max output
- 944K
- Intelligence
- 43.6
- Released
- Jul 2026
Pricing
Kimi K3 API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.90 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $14 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.60 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$8.80
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$83
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$163
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
Kimi K3 benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
43.6
Coding index
76.2
Agentic index
50
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 1.05M tokens
- Max output
- 944K tokens
- Input types
- Image, Text, Video
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Max, High, Low
- Release date
- July 16, 2026
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
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See how Kimi K3 stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
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Alternatives
Kimi K3 alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
OpenAI
GPT-6 Sol
OpenAI
GPT-5.6 Sol
xAI
Grok 4.7
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kimi K3 cost?
Kimi K3 costs $0.90 per 1M input tokens and $14 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $8.80 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of Kimi K3?
Kimi K3 accepts up to 1.05M tokens of input and can write up to 944K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to Kimi K3?
GPT-6 Sol from OpenAI is a strong alternative. It offers: 1.4x cheaper output, higher intelligence score, larger 1.05m context.
Can I use Kimi K3 alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Kimi K3 and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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