--- title: "kimi-k3-spot - Model Details & Comparison" description: "kimi-k3-spot from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/kimi-k3-spot" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/kimi-k3-spot.md" --- # kimi-k3-spot - Model Details & Comparison > kimi-k3-spot from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About kimi-k3-spot kimi-k3-spot is a chat model from Fireworks AI, one of 316 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.10 per 1M input tokens and $10.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3244 out of 4042 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. kimi-k3-spot supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Fireworks AI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **131,072 Max Output Tokens.** - **$2.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$10.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities kimi-k3-spot supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## kimi-k3-spot Pricing Overview At $2.10 per 1M input tokens and $10.50 per 1M output tokens, kimi-k3-spot ranks 3244 out of 4042 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category. kimi-k3-spot is one of 316 Fireworks AI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to kimi-k3-spot with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 | AWS Bedrock | $2.00 | $10.00 | | global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 | AWS Bedrock | $2.00 | $10.00 | | us.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 | AWS Bedrock | $2.20 | $11.00 | | eu.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 | AWS Bedrock | $2.20 | $11.00 | | au.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 | AWS Bedrock | $2.20 | $11.00 | ## Related Resources - [Calculate kimi-k3-spot costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/kimi-k3-spot.md) - [Check Fireworks AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/fireworks-ai.md) - [All Fireworks AI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai.md) ## FAQ ### Is kimi-k3-spot cheaper than anthropic.claude-sonnet-5? No. kimi-k3-spot costs $2.10 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 5% more affordable for input. However, kimi-k3-spot may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does kimi-k3-spot pricing compare to the average chat model? kimi-k3-spot input pricing is $2.10 per 1M tokens, which is 250% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 3244 out of 4042 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80. ### What makes kimi-k3-spot different from other Fireworks AI models? Among Fireworks AI's 316 chat models, kimi-k3-spot ranks 303 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to kimi-k3-spot? The most comparable chat models to kimi-k3-spot are: anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.00/1M input tokens); global.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.00/1M input tokens); us.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.20/1M input tokens); eu.anthropic.claude-sonnet-5 from AWS Bedrock ($2.20/1M 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-k3-spot's context window? kimi-k3-spot supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 429 of 4003). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if Fireworks AI is down? You can monitor Fireworks AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Fireworks AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate kimi-k3-spot costs? kimi-k3-spot 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 $2.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.50. ## Related Resources - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/kimi-k3-spot](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/kimi-k3-spot) for AI/LLM consumption.*