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kimi-k3 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using kimi-k3 from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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kimi-k3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.003000
Output Cost$0.015000
Total Cost$0.018000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000300 per token
Output: $0.00001500 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Tokens1,048,576

About kimi-k3

kimi-k3 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 355 chat models they offer. It is priced at $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2369 out of 2661 chat models by cost and cheaper than 11% of models in this category. kimi-k3 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 7% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$3.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$15.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Total Tokens1,048,576

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How kimi-k3 Pricing Compares

At $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k3 ranks 2369 out of 2661 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 11% of models in this category.

kimi-k3 is one of 355 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 7% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs kimi-k3
anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0AWS Bedrock$3.60$18.00+20%
anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.000%
anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.000%

Alternatives to kimi-k3

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AWS Bedrock
anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0
$3.60/1M input
+20% vs kimi-k3
AWS Bedrock
anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6
$3.00/1M input
0% vs kimi-k3
AWS Bedrock
global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6
$3.00/1M input
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AWS Bedrock
us.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6
$3.30/1M input
+10% vs kimi-k3

Frequently Asked Questions

Is kimi-k3 cheaper than anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0?

Yes. kimi-k3 costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens compared to anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0's $3.60 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does kimi-k3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

kimi-k3 input pricing is $3.00 per 1M tokens, which is 500% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 2369 out of 2661 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 11% of models in this category. For output, it costs $15.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes kimi-k3 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 355 chat models, kimi-k3 ranks 302 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to kimi-k3?

The most comparable chat models to kimi-k3 are: anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.60/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M 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 large is kimi-k3's context window?

kimi-k3 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of chat models by context window size (rank 156 of 2482). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate kimi-k3 costs?

kimi-k3 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 $3.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $15.00.