Kimi K2 Thinking: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by MoonshotAI
Kimi K2 Thinking is Moonshot AI’s most advanced open reasoning model to date, extending the K2 series into agentic, long-horizon reasoning. Built on the trillion-parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) architecture introduced in Kimi K2, it activates 32 billion parameters per forward pass and supports 256 k-token context windows. The model is optimized for persistent step-by-step thought, dynamic tool invocation, and complex reasoning workflows that span hundreds of turns. It interleaves step-by-step reasoning with tool use, enabling autonomous research, coding, and writing that can persist for hundreds of sequential actions without drift. It sets new open-source benchmarks on HLE, BrowseComp, SWE-Multilingual, and LiveCodeBench, while maintaining stable multi-agent behavior through 200–300 tool calls. Built on a large-scale MoE architecture with MuonClip optimization, it combines strong reasoning depth with high inference efficiency for demanding agentic and analytical tasks.
What you can do with Kimi K2 Thinking
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Composite Indices
Intelligence, Coding, Math
Standard Benchmarks
Academic and industry benchmarks
Benchmark Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | MoonshotAI |
| Context Window | 131,072 tokens |
| Input Price | $0.60/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $2.50/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Modalities | text |
| Capabilities | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kimi K2 Thinking good for?
Use Kimi K2 Thinking for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Kimi K2 Thinking cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.60/1M tokens for input and $2.50/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Kimi K2 Thinking for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Kimi K2 Thinking support images or audio?
Kimi K2 Thinking focuses on text-based tasks.
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