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moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview Cost Calculator - Moonshot

Calculate the cost of using moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview from Moonshot for your AI applications

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moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 8,192 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00020000
Output Cost$0.002000
Total Cost$0.002200

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002000 per token
Output: $0.00000200 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision

Limits

Max Input Tokens8,192
Max Output Tokens8,192
Max Tokens8,192

About moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview

moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview is a chat model from Moonshot, one of 13 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 904 out of 3501 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview supports vision, function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.20 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.00 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens8,192
Maximum Output Tokens8,192
Maximum Total Tokens8,192

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 8,192 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,192 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview Pricing Compares

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview ranks 904 out of 3501 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 70% of models in this category.

moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview is one of 13 Moonshot chat models, with support for vision, function calling, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.250%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.250%
gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18Azure$0.17$0.66-17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

No. moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview pricing compare to the average chat model?

moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 67% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 904 out of 3501 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.71.

What makes moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview different from other Moonshot models?

Among Moonshot's 13 chat models, moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview ranks 2 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview?

The most comparable chat models to moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M 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 moonshot-v1-8k-vision-preview costs?

moonshot-v1-8k-vision-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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.00.