Kimi K2.6 API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Kimi K2.6 channel is OpenRouter: $0.95 input / $4 output per 1M tokens (blended $1.71); official ¥6.5 / ¥27. Context 262K.
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Context: 262K · Max output: 236K · Modalities: text, image · Listed: 2026-04-20
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (China) ¥6.5 / ¥27 | $1.74 | $0.97 | $4.03 | $0.164 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✓ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | models.dev ✓ | platform.moonshot.cn 2026-10-17 |
| OpenRouter $0.95 / $4 | $1.71 | $0.95 | $4 | $0.16 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Moonshot AI Quantized min $0.43225 / $1.82 (fp4, Baidu) | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Kimi K2.6 in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
OpenAI compatible base URL: https://api.moonshot.cn/v1 · MOONSHOT_API_KEY
Check the provider docs for exact model IDs. Source
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Price history
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Kimi K2.6 cached: $0.15 → $0.16 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → Moonshot AI (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Kimi K2.6 output: $3.41 → $4 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → Moonshot AI (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Kimi K2.6 input: $0.65 → $0.95 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → Moonshot AI (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · Official (China) · Kimi K2.6 listed · ¥6.5 / ¥27
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Kimi K2.6 listed · $0.65 / $3.41
FAQ
How much does the Kimi K2.6 API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $0.95 input / $4 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Kimi K2.6 from China?
Official (China): direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required yes, overseas card no; OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Kimi K2.6 free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Kimi K2.6's context window?
262K tokens