--- title: "kimi-k2-instruct-0905 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "kimi-k2-instruct-0905 from Groq: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/groq/kimi-k2-instruct-0905" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/groq/kimi-k2-instruct-0905.md" --- # kimi-k2-instruct-0905 - Model Details & Comparison > kimi-k2-instruct-0905 from Groq: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About kimi-k2-instruct-0905 kimi-k2-instruct-0905 is a chat model from Groq, one of 11 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1802 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 32% of models in this category. kimi-k2-instruct-0905 supports function calling, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Groq Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **262,144 Max Input Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Output Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Tokens.** - **$1.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$3.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities kimi-k2-instruct-0905 supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## kimi-k2-instruct-0905 Pricing Overview At $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k2-instruct-0905 ranks 1802 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 32% of models in this category. kimi-k2-instruct-0905 is one of 11 Groq chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.00 | $5.00 | | anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 | AWS Bedrock | $1.00 | $5.00 | | apac.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.84 | $3.36 | | apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.10 | $5.50 | | claude-haiku-4-5 | Azure | $1.00 | $5.00 | - [Compare anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001.md) - [Compare apac.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-pro-v1-0.md) - [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1-0.md) - [Compare claude-haiku-4-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/claude-haiku-4-5.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate kimi-k2-instruct-0905 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/kimi-k2-instruct-0905.md) - [Check Groq status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/groq.md) - [All Groq pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq.md) ## FAQ ### Is kimi-k2-instruct-0905 cheaper than anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0? No. kimi-k2-instruct-0905 costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 0% 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 $1.00 per 1M tokens, which is 100% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1802 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 32% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes kimi-k2-instruct-0905 different from other Groq models? Among Groq's 11 chat models, kimi-k2-instruct-0905 ranks 11 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to kimi-k2-instruct-0905? The most comparable chat models to kimi-k2-instruct-0905 are: anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.84/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.10/1M 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 570 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if Groq is down? You can monitor Groq service health in real time on the Bifrost Groq Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### 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. 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