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title: "kat-coder-pro-v2.5 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "kat-coder-pro-v2.5 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# kat-coder-pro-v2.5 - Model Details & Comparison

> kat-coder-pro-v2.5 from OpenRouter: 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)
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## About kat-coder-pro-v2.5

kat-coder-pro-v2.5 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.74 per 1M input tokens and $2.96 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1557 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 42% of models in this category. kat-coder-pro-v2.5 supports function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **80,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **80,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.74 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$2.96 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

kat-coder-pro-v2.5 supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## kat-coder-pro-v2.5 Pricing Overview

At $0.74 per 1M input tokens and $2.96 per 1M output tokens, kat-coder-pro-v2.5 ranks 1557 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 42% of models in this category.

kat-coder-pro-v2.5 is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to kat-coder-pro-v2.5 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.80 | $3.20 |
| anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.80 | $4.00 |
| apac.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.84 | $3.36 |
| gpt-5.4-mini | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-pro-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-pro-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1-0.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 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)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate kat-coder-pro-v2.5 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/kat-coder-pro-v2.5.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is kat-coder-pro-v2.5 cheaper than amazon.nova-pro-v1:0?

Yes. kat-coder-pro-v2.5 costs $0.74 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-pro-v1:0's $0.80 per 1M input tokens, making it 8% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does kat-coder-pro-v2.5 pricing compare to the average chat model?

kat-coder-pro-v2.5 input pricing is $0.74 per 1M tokens, which is 48% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1557 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 42% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.96 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes kat-coder-pro-v2.5 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, kat-coder-pro-v2.5 ranks 205 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to kat-coder-pro-v2.5?

The most comparable chat models to kat-coder-pro-v2.5 are: amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.80/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-5-haiku-20241022-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.80/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.84/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini from Azure ($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 check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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 kat-coder-pro-v2.5 costs?

kat-coder-pro-v2.5 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 $0.74 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.96.

## Related Resources

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