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kimi-k2-thinking Cost Calculator - Novita

Calculate the cost of using kimi-k2-thinking from Novita for your AI applications

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kimi-k2-thinking Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Max: 262,144 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00060000
Output Cost$0.002500
Total Cost$0.003100

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000006000 per token
Output: $0.00000250 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

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

About kimi-k2-thinking

kimi-k2-thinking is a chat model from Novita, one of 80 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1233 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 45% of models in this category. kimi-k2-thinking supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 25% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.50 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
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How kimi-k2-thinking Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k2-thinking ranks 1233 out of 2292 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.

kimi-k2-thinking is one of 80 Novita chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 25% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs kimi-k2-thinking
gpt-5.4-miniAzure$0.75$4.50+25%
gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17Azure$0.75$4.50+25%
deepseek-v3p2Fireworks AI$0.56$1.68-7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

kimi-k2-thinking input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 9% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1233 out of 2292 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 $1.50.

What makes kimi-k2-thinking different from other Novita models?

Among Novita's 80 chat models, kimi-k2-thinking ranks 67 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to kimi-k2-thinking?

The most comparable chat models to kimi-k2-thinking 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); deepseek-v3p2 from Fireworks AI ($0.56/1M input tokens); glm-4p5 from Fireworks AI ($0.55/1M 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-k2-thinking's context window?

kimi-k2-thinking supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 25% of chat models by context window size (rank 498 of 2159). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate kimi-k2-thinking costs?

kimi-k2-thinking 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.