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Grok 3 Mini vs Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 offers 262K tokens context vs 131K tokens, Grok 3 Mini includes advanced reasoning, Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Grok 3 Mini

OpenRouter

131K tokens context • $0.30 / $0.50 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
Grok 3 Mini
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
131K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.30
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.50
$2.50
Release Date
Feb 2025
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Grok 3 Mini
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Grok 3 Mini if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • You prefer open weights