Kimi K2 API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
Moonshot AI / Kimi • API Price Comparison
Also known as: moonshotai-kimi-k2 · moonshotai kimi k2 · moonshotaikimik2 · moonshotai-kimik2 · moonshotai kimik2 · kimi-k2 · kimik2
API pricing and token costs at a glance
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No official quote recorded | |||
| OpenRouterLowest input | USD 0.57 | USD 2.3 | — | 2026-10-31 |
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 1.145. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
Kimi K2 is a large language model by Moonshot AI / Kimi with a 128K-token context window. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $0.57 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is OpenRouter at $0.57 per 1M input tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. It is also available through subscription plans such as Kimi Free, Kimi Go, Kimi Plus, Kimi Pro. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
Model performance benchmarks
Scores retain their original benchmark, version and metric. We do not combine them into a site-wide score; results from different versions are not directly comparable.
💳 Subscription Plans
Plans from Moonshot AI / Kimi come first, followed by linked third-party plans; each group is organized by product line.
Official plans
These are the model producer’s plans. A plan may not include this exact model; check the official site for current model availability and allowances.
💬 Chat subscriptions
6 plansMonthly access to the assistant apps and their model line-up.
- Plan price: ¥0.00/month
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- Published free tier
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Available in China
- K3.1 Pro: limited use on Kimi web/Kimi Work; numerical allowance unverified.
- Plan price: ¥49.00/month
- Billed annually ¥468.00 (¥39.00/month)
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Available in China
- More agent credits (base).
- Plan price: ¥99.00/month
- Billed annually ¥948.00 (¥79.00/month)
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Available in China
- 2x agent credits; includes Kimi Code.
- Plan price: ¥199.00/month
- Billed annually ¥1,908.00 (¥159.00/month)
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Available in China
- 4x agent credits; includes Kimi Code, Agent multitasking, K3.1 Pro Highspeed.
- Plan price: ¥699.00/month
- Billed annually ¥6,708.00 (¥559.00/month)
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Available in China
- 14x agent credits; includes Kimi Code, Agent multitasking, K3.1 Pro Highspeed.
- Plan price: ¥1,399.00/month
- Billed annually ¥13,428.00 (¥1,119.00/month)
- Accessible from mainland China
Conditions and details
- Currency CNY, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Available in China
- 28x agent credits; includes Kimi Code, Agent multitasking, K3.1 Pro Highspeed.
Which plan is right for you?
Free: Best for trying out kimi-k2 with basic usage
Pro: Ideal for individual professionals with regular usage needs
Max: For power users who need extended thinking and highest usage limits
| Channel | Type | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Rate Limit | China | vs Official | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenRouter4 variants💰 Best Price | Aggregator | $0.57 | $2.30 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $0.57 / $2.30 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: Novita $0.57 / $2.30 per 1M cheapest_endpoint Novita | moonshotai/kimi-k2 $0.57 / $2.30 per 1M upstream_provider Novita | moonshotai/kimi-k2-0905 $0.60 / $2.50 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.17 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $1.72 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $17.20 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $172.00 |
Frequently asked questions about kimi-k2
How much does the Kimi K2 API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 0.57 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 2.3 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest Kimi K2 API?
OpenRouter has the lowest input rate: USD 0.57 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the Kimi K2 cache-read price?
No cache-read rate is recorded; missing prices do not imply free caching.
When was Kimi K2 pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-31. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free Kimi K2 API?
No available recorded channel lists both input and output at zero. Missing prices, free cache reads or a free chat tier do not establish a free API; check provider terms for trial credits.
How do I calculate Kimi K2 token costs and monthly spend?
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately USD 1.145. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
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