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title: "kimi-k2-0905-preview - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "kimi-k2-0905-preview from Moonshot: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# kimi-k2-0905-preview - Model Details & Comparison

> kimi-k2-0905-preview from Moonshot: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About kimi-k2-0905-preview

kimi-k2-0905-preview is a chat model from Moonshot, one of 26 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1417 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 45% of models in this category. kimi-k2-0905-preview supports function calling, web search — one of only 10 chat models with this combination. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Moonshot Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Output Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$2.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

kimi-k2-0905-preview supports: Function Calling, Web Search, Tool Choice.

## kimi-k2-0905-preview Pricing Overview

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k2-0905-preview ranks 1417 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 45% of models in this category.

kimi-k2-0905-preview is one of 26 Moonshot chat models, one of only 10 chat models combining function calling, web search. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to kimi-k2-0905-preview with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-mini | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| kimi-k2-thinking | Fireworks AI | $0.60 | $2.50 |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 |

- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare kimi-k2-thinking](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/kimi-k2-thinking.md)
- [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-flash-preview.md)
- [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3-flash-preview.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate kimi-k2-0905-preview costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/moonshot/model/kimi-k2-0905-preview.md)
- [All Moonshot pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/moonshot.md)

## FAQ

### Is kimi-k2-0905-preview cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

Yes. kimi-k2-0905-preview 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-k2-0905-preview pricing compare to the average chat model?

kimi-k2-0905-preview input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 20% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1417 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 45% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes kimi-k2-0905-preview different from other Moonshot models?

Among Moonshot's 26 chat models, kimi-k2-0905-preview ranks 6 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, web search is shared by only 9 other chat models.

### What are the best alternatives to kimi-k2-0905-preview?

The most comparable chat models to kimi-k2-0905-preview 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-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($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-k2-0905-preview's context window?

kimi-k2-0905-preview supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 583 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate kimi-k2-0905-preview costs?

kimi-k2-0905-preview 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

- [Moonshot models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/moonshot.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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