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MoonshotAI: Kimi Latest

The MoonshotAI: Kimi Latest is a large language model that can process text, image, and video inputs. It operates within a context length of 1 megabyte and supports up to 943,718 tokens in its completions. Additionally, it has the ability to utilize tools and engage in reasoning tasks. This model's price point may make it an attractive option for those with large budgets or specific needs that align with its capabilities. However, without independent benchmark coverage, its performance remains unproven compared to other models. As such, users should carefully consider their requirements before shortlisting MoonshotAI: Kimi Latest, particularly given the high cost per output token at $9.00.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$1.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Output Price
$9.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Context Window
1,048,576
tokens
Model ID
~moonshotai/kimi-latest
Vendor
~moonshotai
Released
April 2026
Tokenizer
Router
Input Modalities
text, image, video
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
943,718 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
no

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $1.00/M input and $9.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.04
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.95
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $23.00

Price & spec history

Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
2026-09-27 $1.00 $9.00 1,048,576
2026-09-26 $1.03 $9.04 1,048,576
2026-09-25 $0.88 $10.53 1,048,576
2026-09-24 $0.91 $6.99 1,048,576
2026-09-23 $0.99 $12.75 1,048,576
2026-09-22 $1.50 $7.50 1,048,576
2026-09-20 $1.70 $8.50 1,048,576
2026-09-19 $2.07 $11.59 1,048,576
2026-09-18 $2.10 $10.95 1,048,576
2026-09-17 $2.00 $11.20 1,048,576
2026-09-13 $2.10 $10.95 1,048,576
2026-09-12 $2.30 $11.55 1,048,576
2026-09-11 $1.89 $9.48 1,048,576
2026-09-09 $2.40 $12.00 1,048,576
2026-09-08 $2.50 $14.00 1,048,576
2026-09-06 $2.55 $12.75 1,048,576
2026-09-04 $2.50 $14.00 1,048,576
2026-08-26 $2.55 $12.75 1,048,576
2026-08-25 $2.80 $14.00 1,048,576
2026-08-17 $2.60 $13.00 1,048,576
2026-08-09 $2.80 $14.00 1,048,576
2026-08-08 $2.50 $14.00 1,048,576
2026-07-31 $2.90 $14.00 1,048,576
2026-07-17 $3.00 $15.00 1,048,576

Quick answers

How much does MoonshotAI: Kimi Latest cost?
$1.00 per million input tokens and $9.00 per million output tokens.
What is MoonshotAI: Kimi Latest's context window?
1,048,576 tokens, roughly 1,572 pages of text in a single request.
Does MoonshotAI: Kimi Latest support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can MoonshotAI: Kimi Latest process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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