Kimi K3.1 Pro alternatives
Best Kimi K3.1 Pro alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Kimi K3.1 Pro, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Kimi K3.1 Pro
- Input / 1M
- $2
- Output / 1M
- $10
- Context
- 1.05M
- Intelligence
- 55.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Kimi K3.1 Pro, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Kimi K3.1 Pro alternatives
Each model is scored against Kimi K3.1 Pro. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kimi K3.1 Pro Moonshot AI | Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$10 | Context1.05M | Intelligence55.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$4+100% | Output / 1M$20+100% | Context1M-5% | Intelligence57.6+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$10 | Context1M-5% | Intelligence56+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$10+400% | Output / 1M$50+400% | Context1M-5% | Intelligence53.4-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$10+400% | Output / 1M$50+400% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence52.7-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$10 | Context1.05M | Intelligence52.6-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts audio and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$10 | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence51.8-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$5+150% | Output / 1M$25+150% | Context1M-5% | Intelligence50.8-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$10 | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence47.6-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$2 | Output / 1M$6-40% | Context500K-52% | Intelligence46.4-16% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.24-88% | Output / 1M$10.80+8% | Context1.05M | Intelligence43.6-21% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Kimi K3.1 Pro?
Claude Opus 5.5 from Anthropic ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $10 for Kimi K3.1 Pro.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kimi K3.1 Pro?
Yes. Grok 4.7 charges $6 per 1M output tokens, versus $10 for Kimi K3.1 Pro.
Can I try Kimi K3.1 Pro and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Kimi K3.1 Pro with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Kimi K3.1 Pro and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.