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title: "kimi-k2-thinking-maas - Model Details & Comparison"
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# kimi-k2-thinking-maas - Model Details & Comparison

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

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## About kimi-k2-thinking-maas

kimi-k2-thinking-maas is a chat model from Vertex AI, one of 112 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1432 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 45% of models in this category. kimi-k2-thinking-maas supports function calling, web search — one of only 10 chat models with this combination. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Google Vertex AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$2.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

kimi-k2-thinking-maas supports: Function Calling, Web Search, Tool Choice.

## kimi-k2-thinking-maas Pricing Overview

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k2-thinking-maas ranks 1432 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-maas is one of 112 Vertex AI chat models, one of only 10 chat models combining function calling, web search. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to kimi-k2-thinking-maas 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 | 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 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/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-maas costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai/model/kimi-k2-thinking-maas.md)
- [All Vertex AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/vertex_ai.md)

## FAQ

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

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

kimi-k2-thinking-maas input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 20% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1432 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-maas different from other Vertex AI models?

Among Vertex AI's 112 chat models, kimi-k2-thinking-maas ranks 51 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-thinking-maas?

The most comparable chat models to kimi-k2-thinking-maas 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 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 do I calculate kimi-k2-thinking-maas costs?

kimi-k2-thinking-maas 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

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- [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)
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