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title: "in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 from AWS Bedrock: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 - Model Details & Comparison

> in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 from AWS Bedrock: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About in.moonshotai.kimi-k3

in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 is a chat model from AWS Bedrock, one of 464 chat models they offer. It is priced at $3.30 per 1M input tokens and $16.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3351 out of 3793 chat models by cost and cheaper than 12% of models in this category. in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 26% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **AWS Bedrock Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$3.30 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$16.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 Pricing Overview

At $3.30 per 1M input tokens and $16.50 per 1M output tokens, in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 ranks 3351 out of 3793 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.

in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 is one of 464 AWS Bedrock chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 26% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| claude-opus-5-5 | Azure | $4.00 | $20.00 |
| claude-sonnet-4-5 | Azure | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| claude-sonnet-4-6 | Azure | $3.00 | $15.00 |
| gpt-5.4 | Azure | $2.75 | $16.50 |
| gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 | Azure | $2.75 | $16.50 |

- [Compare claude-opus-5-5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/claude-opus-5-5.md)
- [Compare claude-sonnet-4-5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/claude-sonnet-4-5.md)
- [Compare claude-sonnet-4-6](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/claude-sonnet-4-6.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-2026-03-05](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-2026-03-05.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/bedrock/model/in.moonshotai.kimi-k3.md)
- [All AWS Bedrock pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/bedrock.md)

## FAQ

### Is in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 cheaper than claude-opus-5-5?

Yes. in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 costs $3.30 per 1M input tokens compared to claude-opus-5-5's $4.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 21% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 input pricing is $3.30 per 1M tokens, which is 450% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 3351 out of 3793 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 12% of models in this category. For output, it costs $16.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

### What makes in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 different from other AWS Bedrock models?

Among AWS Bedrock's 464 chat models, in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 ranks 352 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to in.moonshotai.kimi-k3?

The most comparable chat models to in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 are: claude-opus-5-5 from Azure ($4.00/1M input tokens); claude-sonnet-4-5 from Azure ($3.00/1M input tokens); claude-sonnet-4-6 from Azure ($3.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4 from Azure ($2.75/1M 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 in.moonshotai.kimi-k3's context window?

in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 26% of chat models by context window size (rank 836 of 3746). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate in.moonshotai.kimi-k3 costs?

in.moonshotai.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 $3.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $16.50.

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