Kimi K2.8 Preview vs Inkling
Kimi K2.8 Preview is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2.8 Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2.8 Preview or Inkling based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2.8 Preview | Inkling |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Kimi For Coding (kimi.com) | Thinking Machines |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $4.05 |
| Context window | 1M | 524K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | — |
| Released | Sep 2026 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1443 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 88.3 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 148 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1415 |
FAQ
Is Kimi K2.8 Preview or Inkling cheaper?
Kimi K2.8 Preview is cheaper on output tokens ($0.00 vs $4.05 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Kimi K2.8 Preview or Inkling?
Kimi K2.8 Preview has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.