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# kimi-k2-thinking - Model Details & Comparison

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

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## About kimi-k2-thinking

kimi-k2-thinking 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 1420 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 45% of models in this category. kimi-k2-thinking supports function calling, reasoning, web search — one of only 6 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-thinking supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Web Search, Tool Choice.

## kimi-k2-thinking Pricing Overview

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k2-thinking ranks 1420 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-thinking is one of 26 Moonshot chat models, one of only 6 chat models combining function calling, reasoning, web search. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to kimi-k2-thinking 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 |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 |
| gpt-5.4-mini | OpenAI | $0.75 | $4.50 |

- [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 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)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-mini.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

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

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

kimi-k2-thinking input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 20% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1420 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-thinking different from other Moonshot models?

Among Moonshot's 26 chat models, kimi-k2-thinking ranks 9 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, reasoning, web search is shared by only 5 other chat models.

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

The most comparable chat models to kimi-k2-thinking 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); gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($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-thinking's context window?

kimi-k2-thinking supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 587 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate kimi-k2-thinking costs?

kimi-k2-thinking 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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