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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: 100,352 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 Tokens100,352
Max Tokens100,352

About kimi-k2-thinking

kimi-k2-thinking is a chat model from Novita, one of 130 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1811 out of 3501 chat models by cost and cheaper than 47% of models in this category. kimi-k2-thinking supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 42% 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 Tokens100,352
Maximum Total Tokens100,352

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 100,352 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓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 1811 out of 3501 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 47% of models in this category.

kimi-k2-thinking is one of 130 Novita chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 42% 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-V3.2FriendliAI$0.50$1.50-17%

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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 0% at the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1811 out of 3501 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 47% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.71.

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

Among Novita's 130 chat models, kimi-k2-thinking ranks 93 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-V3.2 from FriendliAI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($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 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.