Kimi pricing & review
Moonshot AI's assistant — free chat, agent work from $19/mo, and K3 API at $3/$15 per 1M tokens.
Last checked September 10, 2026
Overview
Kimi is Moonshot AI's flagship assistant, known for its 1M token context window and strong agent capabilities. The free Adagio tier gives unlimited basic chat, file uploads, and web search. Paid plans climb from $19/mo (Moderato) to $199/mo (Vivace) for heavy agent and coding use. On the API, Kimi K3 costs $3 per million input tokens and $15 output, with cache-hit input at just $0.30 — undercutting Claude Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol. The budget K2.6 model runs $0.95/$4, roughly five times cheaper. Kimi also offers Agent Swarm, Kimi Code, and Kimi Claw (browser control) across its paid tiers.
Feature highlights
- Free tier (Adagio)
- 1M token context (K3)
- Agent Swarm
- Kimi Code
- Kimi Claw (browser control)
- Cache-hit input at $0.30/1M
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free tier is genuinely usable
- K3 API cheaper than Claude and GPT
- 1M context window
- Strong agent and coding features
Cons
- Agent features require paid plans
- Data processed in China
- Plans changing soon (Kimi/Kimi Code split)
- No enterprise SLA published
Best for
Kimi is best suited to users who want strong agents and long-context at a lower price than western flagships. If that matches your needs, the free plan is a low-risk way to try it.
Kimi comparisons
Kimi FAQ
Does Kimi have a free plan?
Yes. Free Adagio tier: unlimited basic chat, file uploads, web search. ~6 agent credits, no Agent Swarm or Kimi Code.
How much does Kimi cost?
Kimi starts at Free (Adagio). Adagio Free, Moderato $19/mo, Allegretto $39/mo, Allegro $99/mo, Vivace $199/mo. Annual saves up to $480/yr. API: K3 $3/$15 per 1M tokens, K2.6 $0.95/$4. The highest known plan is $199/mo (Vivace).
Who is Kimi best for?
Kimi is best for users who want strong agents and long-context at a lower price than western flagships.
Does Kimi offer an API?
Yes, Kimi provides API access for developers.
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