Kimi K2.6

By Moonshot AI

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Moonshot AI

Kimi

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China

Paid

New

Moonshot AI's current scored model, at 44 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index with pricing of $0.95/$4 per million tokens and roughly $0.35 per task. A K2.7 Code variant focused on agentic coding has also been announced.

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AI-Powered

Leverages advanced AI technology to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and results.

Fast & Efficient

Optimized performance ensures quick results without compromising on quality.

Purpose-Built

Specifically designed for llms tasks and workflows.

Specifications

pricing$0.95/$4 per 1M tokens

AI Evaluation

Expert Rating

A capable value-tier option from Moonshot AI with competitive per-task economics; the K2.7 Code follow-up targets the agentic coding niche.

Pros

Low $0.35 cost per task
Competitive pricing
Active release cadence

Cons

Intelligence Index (44) behind the frontier tier
Thinner Western developer ecosystem

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