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title: "kimi-k2-thinking-maas Cost Calculator - Vertex AI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using kimi-k2-thinking-maas from Vertex AI. Input costs $0.60 and output $2.50 per 1M tokens."
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# kimi-k2-thinking-maas Cost Calculator - Vertex AI

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

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## About kimi-k2-thinking-maas

kimi-k2-thinking-maas is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 116 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1724 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 46% of models in this category. kimi-k2-thinking-maas supports function calling, web search — one of only 7 chat models with this combination. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 41% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Vertex AI pricing for kimi-k2-thinking-maas.

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

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

kimi-k2-thinking-maas supports: Function Calling, Web Search, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k2-thinking-maas ranks 1724 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-maas is one of 116 Vertex AI chat models, one of only 7 chat models combining function calling, web search. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 41% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs kimi-k2-thinking-maas |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-mini | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 | +25% |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 | +25% |
| kimi-k2-thinking | Fireworks AI | $0.60 | $2.50 | 0% |
| gemini-flash-latest | Google Gemini | $0.75 | $3.75 | +25% |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | -17% |

## More from Vertex AI

- [deepseek-v3.1-maas ($0.60/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/deepseek-v3.1-maas.md)
- [glm-4.7-maas ($0.60/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/glm-4.7-maas.md)
- [deepseek-v3.2-maas ($0.56/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/deepseek-v3.2-maas.md)
- [gemini-3-flash-preview ($0.50/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/gemini-3-flash-preview.md)

## Related Resources

- [kimi-k2-thinking-maas specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/kimi-k2-thinking-maas.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

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

Yes. kimi-k2-thinking-maas 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-maas pricing compare to the average chat model?

kimi-k2-thinking-maas input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 16% above the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 1724 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-maas different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 116 chat models, kimi-k2-thinking-maas ranks 52 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, web search is shared by only 6 other chat models.

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

The most comparable chat models to kimi-k2-thinking-maas 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); kimi-k2-thinking from Fireworks AI ($0.60/1M input tokens); gemini-flash-latest from Google Gemini ($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-maas costs?

kimi-k2-thinking-maas 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.

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