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Kimi K2.6

Legacy / Superseded

This is a legacy version with newer models in the same product line. Listed rates reflect available serving channels.

Legacy / Superseded

Legacy / superseded version. Newer models are available; official or partner channels may still serve this version.

Replacement reference: moonshotai-kimi-k3
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Input / 1M tokens
$0.95
Output / 1M tokens
$4.00
Record updated 2026-10-11
Modality:LLM
Context:262,144 tokens
Release:Apr 21, 2026
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Platform
Scope
Input
Output
Details
OpenRouter
Unified API Router
Standard
$0.95
$4.00
262k context · 236k max output
Official
Standard
$0.95
$4.00
262k context · 262k max output

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❓Kimi K2.6 Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kimi K2.6 cost per 1M tokens?▼

Kimi K2.6 is priced at $0.95 per 1M input tokens and $4.00 per 1M output tokens, with cached input at $0.16/1M on official. Check provider terms before deployment.

What is the context window for Kimi K2.6?▼

Kimi K2.6 supports up to 262,144 tokens context with a max completion limit of 262,144 tokens.

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