Kimi K2.6 vs Kimi K2.7 Code
At a Glance
| Compare |  Kimi K2.6Moonshot AI | Kimi K2.7 CodeMoonshot AI |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| IntelligenceHigher is better · MM Intelligence v4.4 | UnrankedNot in the 57-model eligible cohort | #33 of 5727.0 score · 1/3 sources · single-source provisional · missing ARC-AGI-2, LMArena Text · full-core range 9.0–75.7 |
| CostLower is better · Published-token output estimate | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #8 of 27$0.044 per LiveBench case |
| EfficiencyHigher is better · MM Efficiency v1.9 | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #23 of 2737.8 score · 1/3 sources · single-source provisional · missing ARC-AGI-2, LMArena Text · full-core range 28.8–62.2 |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.65Openrouter ↗ · Oct 20, 2026 | $0.6712Openrouter ↗ · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $3.41Openrouter ↗ · Oct 20, 2026 | $3.35Openrouter ↗ · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 262K | 262K |
| Model facts checked | Aug 28, 2026View model evidence → | Sep 3, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
Available Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Kimi-K2.6 | Kimi K2.7 Code |
|---|---|---|
| LiveBench2026-06-25-90f8d44da965 · overall · leader | 74.18100% of row best · percent · kimi-k2.6-thinking · 27,001 output tokens / case | 71.4596% of row best · percent · kimi-k2.7-code · 13,007 output tokens / case |
| Overall ResultCounted from the protocol-matched rows above | 1 benchmark winNo overall winner | 0 benchmark winsNo overall winner |
Third-party benchmark Only like-for-like primary-publisher results are shown; raw scores, relative scores, configuration, and token spend remain visible.
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | Kimi-K2.6 | Kimi K2.7 Code |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Moonshot AI | Moonshot AI |
| Family | Kimi K2 6 | Kimi K2 7 |
| Model | Kimi-K2.6 | Kimi K2.7 Code |
| Version | Kimi-K2.6 | Kimi K2.7 Code |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| Released | 2026-04-20 | 2026-06-11 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 262K | 262K |
| Total parameters | 1.03T | 1T |
| Active parameters | 32B | 32B |
| License | other | modified-mit |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| Provider access | Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard), Hugging Face (Standard), Openrouter (Standard), Together Ai (Standard) | Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard), Openrouter (Standard), Together Ai (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, reasoning, tools | agents, chat, coding, reasoning, tools, vision |
Kimi K2.6 Capabilities
Kimi K2.7 Code Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
Kimi K2.6 vs Kimi K2.7 Code FAQs
Is Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both Kimi K2.6 and Kimi K2.7 Code, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code?+
Kimi K2.6 is $0.65 and Kimi K2.7 Code is $0.6712 per million tokens, so Kimi K2.6 is cheaper on this metric. Kimi K2.6 is $3.41 and Kimi K2.7 Code is $3.35 per million tokens, so Kimi K2.7 Code is cheaper on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code?+
Both models have the same sourced context window: 262,144 tokens each.
Which performs better in benchmarks, Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same sourced self-hosting status: supported. Kimi K2.6 is open weight; Kimi K2.7 Code is open weight.
Can Kimi K2.6 and Kimi K2.7 Code understand images?+
Kimi K2.6 is documented with image input; Kimi K2.7 Code is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code?+
Neither model has a sourced maximum output in this comparison, so a larger limit cannot be determined.
Do Kimi K2.6 and Kimi K2.7 Code support reasoning and tool use?+
Kimi K2.6: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Kimi K2.7 Code: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code?+
Kimi K2.6 has 5 sourced provider routes; Kimi K2.7 Code has 4, so Kimi K2.6 has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, Kimi K2.6 or Kimi K2.7 Code?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.