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moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 Cost Calculator - Moonshot

Calculate the cost of using moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 from Moonshot for your AI applications

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moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Max: 262,144 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00060000
Output Cost$0.003000
Total Cost$0.003600

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000006000 per token
Output: $0.00000300 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision

Limits

Max Input Tokens262,144
Max Output Tokens262,144
Max Tokens262,144

About moonshotai.kimi-k2.6

moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 is a chat model from Moonshot, one of 23 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1190 out of 2161 chat models by cost and cheaper than 45% of models in this category. moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 supports vision, function calling. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 24% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$3.00 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens262,144
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 262,144 input tokens. The maximum output length is 262,144 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
System Messages - Configure model behavior

How moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 ranks 1190 out of 2161 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 45% of models in this category.

moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 is one of 23 Moonshot chat models, with support for vision, function calling. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 24% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs moonshotai.kimi-k2.6
gpt-5.4-miniAzure$0.75$4.50+25%
gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17Azure$0.75$4.50+25%
kimi-k2.5Azure$0.60$3.000%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

Yes. moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 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 moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 pricing compare to the average chat model?

moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 9% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1190 out of 2161 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 45% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 different from other Moonshot models?

Among Moonshot's 23 chat models, moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 ranks 10 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to moonshotai.kimi-k2.6?

The most comparable chat models to moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 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-k2.5 from Azure ($0.60/1M input tokens); kimi-k2.6 from Azure ($0.60/1M 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 moonshotai.kimi-k2.6's context window?

moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 24% of chat models by context window size (rank 469 of 2086). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 costs?

moonshotai.kimi-k2.6 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 $3.00.