Qwen3 Max vs Kimi K2.6
Qwen3 Max is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Qwen3 Max or Kimi K2.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | Kimi K2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Merge Gateway | Merge Gateway |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.36 | $0.95 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.43 | $4.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | 1T |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Apr 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.