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Kimi-K3 Cost Calculator - Baseten

Calculate the cost of using Kimi-K3 from Baseten for your AI applications

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Kimi-K3 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 262,144 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.003000
Output Cost$0.015000
Total Cost$0.018000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000300 per token
Output: $0.00001500 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens262,144
Max Tokens262,144

About Kimi-K3

Kimi-K3 is a chat model from Baseten, one of 32 chat models they offer. It is priced at $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3296 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 12% of models in this category. Kimi-K3 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$3.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$15.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens262,144
Maximum Total Tokens262,144

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 262,144 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How Kimi-K3 Pricing Compares

At $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, Kimi-K3 ranks 3296 out of 3778 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 12% of models in this category.

Kimi-K3 is one of 32 Baseten chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs Kimi-K3
anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.000%
anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.000%
anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6AWS Bedrock$3.00$15.000%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kimi-K3 cheaper than anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0?

No. Kimi-K3 costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, Kimi-K3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does Kimi-K3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

Kimi-K3 input pricing is $3.00 per 1M tokens, which is 400% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 3296 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 12% of models in this category. For output, it costs $15.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes Kimi-K3 different from other Baseten models?

Among Baseten's 32 chat models, Kimi-K3 ranks 32 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to Kimi-K3?

The most comparable chat models to Kimi-K3 are: anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20240620-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-7-sonnet-20250219-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-4-6 from AWS Bedrock ($3.00/1M 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-K3's context window?

Kimi-K3 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 323 of 3499). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate Kimi-K3 costs?

Kimi-K3 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 $3.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $15.00.