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title: "Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 from Deepinfra: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 - Model Details & Comparison

> Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 from Deepinfra: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905

Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 is a chat model from DeepInfra, one of 67 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1235 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 supports function calling. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Deepinfra Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Output Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$2.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 supports: Function Calling, Tool Choice.

## Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 Pricing Overview

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 ranks 1235 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 54% of models in this category.

Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 is one of 67 DeepInfra chat models, with support for function calling. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 | Azure | $0.50 | $1.50 |
| gpt-35-turbo-0125 | Azure | $0.50 | $1.50 |

- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-3.5-turbo-0125](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-3.5-turbo-0125.md)
- [Compare gpt-35-turbo-0125](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-35-turbo-0125.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepinfra/model/kimi-k2-instruct-0905.md)
- [All DeepInfra pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepinfra.md)

## FAQ

### Is Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.33 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 pricing compare to the average chat model?

Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 input pricing is $0.40 per 1M tokens, which is 20% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1235 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 54% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 different from other DeepInfra models?

Among DeepInfra's 67 chat models, Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 ranks 49 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905?

The most comparable chat models to Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 are: apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); gpt-3.5-turbo-0125 from Azure ($0.50/1M 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-K2-Instruct-0905's context window?

Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 554 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 costs?

Kimi-K2-Instruct-0905 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 $0.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.00.

## Related Resources

- [Deepinfra models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/deepinfra.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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