Kimi K2.5 vs Kimi K2 Thinking
Kimi K2 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Kimi K2.5 or Kimi K2 Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2.5 | Kimi K2 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Moonshot AI (China) | Moonshot AI (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $0.60 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.00 | $2.50 |
| Context window | 262K | 262K |
| Parameters | 1T | 1T |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2026 | Nov 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.