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Kimi K2 Thinking vs Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

Kimi K2 Thinking includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Kimi K2 Thinking

OpenRouter

262K tokens context • $0.60 / $2.50 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

OpenRouter

262K tokens context • $0.60 / $2.50 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Kimi K2 Thinking
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
262K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
262K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.60
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.50
$2.50
Release Date
Nov 2025
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Kimi K2 Thinking
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Kimi K2 Thinking if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 if: