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title: "kimi-k2-thinking Cost Calculator - Novita"
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# kimi-k2-thinking Cost Calculator - Novita

> Calculate the cost of using kimi-k2-thinking from Novita. Input costs $0.60 and output $2.50 per 1M tokens.

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## About kimi-k2-thinking

kimi-k2-thinking is a chat model from Novita, one of 130 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1738 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 46% of models in this category. kimi-k2-thinking supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 37% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Novita pricing for kimi-k2-thinking.

- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$2.50 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **100,352 Max Output Tokens.**
- **100,352 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

kimi-k2-thinking supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k2-thinking ranks 1738 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 46% of models in this category.

kimi-k2-thinking is one of 130 Novita chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 37% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs kimi-k2-thinking |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-mini | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 | +25% |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 | +25% |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | -17% |
| gemini-3.6-flash | Vertex AI | $0.75 | $3.75 | +25% |
| gemini-3.7-flash | Vertex AI | $0.75 | $3.75 | +25% |

## More from Novita

- [glm-4.7 ($0.60/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita/model/glm-4.7.md)
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- [glm-4.5v ($0.60/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita/model/glm-4.5v.md)

## Related Resources

- [All Novita pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita.md)

## FAQ

### Is kimi-k2-thinking cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

Yes. kimi-k2-thinking costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-mini's $0.75 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does kimi-k2-thinking pricing compare to the average chat model?

kimi-k2-thinking input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 16% above the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1738 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 46% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes kimi-k2-thinking different from other Novita models?

Among Novita's 130 chat models, kimi-k2-thinking ranks 93 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to kimi-k2-thinking?

The most comparable chat models to kimi-k2-thinking are: gpt-5.4-mini from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3.6-flash from Vertex AI ($0.75/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate kimi-k2-thinking costs?

kimi-k2-thinking is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.60 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.50.

## Related Resources

- [All Novita pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita.md)
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- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
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