Kimi K2.7 Code vs Grok Build 0.1
At a Glance
| Compare |  Kimi K2.7 CodeMoonshot AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| CostLower is better · Published-token output estimate | #9 of 44$0.042 per LiveBench case | #1 of 44$0.0020 per LiveBench case |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.68Deepinfra ↗ · Sep 22, 2026 | $1.00Xai ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $3.21Openrouter ↗ · Sep 22, 2026 | $2.00Xai ↗ · Sep 3, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 262K | 256K |
| Model facts checked | Sep 3, 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 K2.7 Code | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| LiveBench2026-06-25 · overall · leader | 71.45100% of row best · percent · kimi-k2.7-code · 13,007 output tokens / case | 71.09100% of row best · percent · grok-build-0.1 · 980 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 K2.7 Code | Grok Build 0.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Moonshot AI | xAI |
| Family | Kimi K2 7 | Grok Build |
| Model | Kimi K2.7 Code | Grok Build 0.1 |
| Version | Kimi K2.7 Code | Grok Build 0.1 |
| Lifecycle | active | preview |
| Released | 2026-06-11 | 2026-05-29 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 262K | 256K |
| Total parameters | 1T | Unknown |
| Active parameters | 32B | Unknown |
| License | modified-mit | Unknown |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| Provider access | Deepinfra (Standard), Fireworks Ai (Standard), Openrouter (Standard), Together Ai (Standard) | Xai (Standard) |
| Capabilities | agents, chat, coding, reasoning, tools, vision | chat, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools |
Kimi K2.7 Code Capabilities
Grok Build 0.1 Capabilities
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Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
Kimi K2.7 Code vs Grok Build 0.1 FAQs
Is Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1 better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both Kimi K2.7 Code and Grok Build 0.1, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1?+
Kimi K2.7 Code is $0.68 and Grok Build 0.1 is $1.00 per million tokens, so Kimi K2.7 Code is cheaper on this metric. Kimi K2.7 Code is $3.21 and Grok Build 0.1 is $2.00 per million tokens, so Grok Build 0.1 is cheaper on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1?+
Kimi K2.7 Code has the larger sourced context window. Kimi K2.7 Code supports 262K and Grok Build 0.1 supports 256K.
Which performs better in benchmarks, Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1 be self-hosted?+
Kimi K2.7 Code is the only model in this pair currently marked as self-hostable. Kimi K2.7 Code is open weight; Grok Build 0.1 is not marked open weight.
Can Kimi K2.7 Code and Grok Build 0.1 understand images?+
Kimi K2.7 Code is documented with image input; Grok Build 0.1 is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1?+
Neither has a larger sourced maximum output. Kimi K2.7 Code is — and Grok Build 0.1 is —.
Do Kimi K2.7 Code and Grok Build 0.1 support reasoning and tool use?+
Kimi K2.7 Code: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Grok Build 0.1: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1?+
Kimi K2.7 Code has 4 sourced provider routes; Grok Build 0.1 has 1, so Kimi K2.7 Code has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, Kimi K2.7 Code or Grok Build 0.1?+
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.