Kimi K3
$3 input / $15 output per 1M tokens; $0.30 per 1M cached input tokens.
Overview
Recommended use cases and a precise technical profile, generated from the same reviewed model record used throughout this page.
| Model ID | kimi-k3 | Provider | Moonshot AI |
| Protocol | OPENAI compatible | DIT availability | 2 active routes |
| Input | Text, Image, Video | Output | Text |
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens | Maximum output | 131,072 tokens |
| Released | Jul 16, 2026 | Knowledge cutoff | — |
| Endpoint | Path | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chat Completions | /v1/chat/completions | Supported |
Providers
Compare DIT market routing with the official upstream reference across price, speed, and availability. Supplier identities remain private.
| Provider | Input /M | Output /M | Cache read /M | Latency | Throughput | Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DIT Market 40% off Aggregated supply · 2 active routes | — | —Awaiting data | —Awaiting data | —< 50 requests | ||
MMoonshot AI official Reference Direct upstream · reviewed list price | $3 | $15 | — | —Awaiting data | —Awaiting data | —No status source |
Prices are USD per 1M tokens. DIT performance and uptime appear only after 50 eligible requests; supplier identities and customer traffic remain private.
Pricing
Compare DIT market rates directly with reviewed official prices so savings remain visible and auditable.
| Usage | Official | DIT market | Saving | Billing basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input tokens | $3 | $2.4 | ~40% | Per 1M tokens |
| Output tokens | $15 | $9 | ~40% | Per 1M tokens |
| Cached input | — | — | — | Per 1M cached tokens |
Performance
Latency, throughput, activity, and request success use privacy-safe DIT runtime aggregates only when the eligibility threshold is met.
DIT runtime metrics are pending
Quick Start
A copy-ready request for the compatible DIT endpoint using this model's reviewed identifier.
curl https://api.dit.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "kimi-k3",
"messages": [{"role":"user","content":"Explain dynamic model routing."}]
}'Sources
Field-level provenance keeps pricing, limits, capabilities, and benchmarks independently reviewable.
| Source | Type | Covers | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moonshot AI model documentation ↗ | Official | Context, Modalities, Capabilities | Sep 18, 2026 |
| models.dev catalog ↗ | models.dev | Context, Modalities, Pricing | Sep 18, 2026 |
| DIT live model catalog ↗ | DIT catalog | DIT availability, Pricing | Sep 18, 2026 |
Official sources take priority. Third-party metadata is retained only when its field and review date are shown.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers use the same reviewed facts and pricing fields presented in the tables above.
What is Kimi K3?+
$3 input / $15 output per 1M tokens; $0.30 per 1M cached input tokens.
How much does Kimi K3 cost?+
The reviewed official rate is $3 per 1M input tokens and $15 per 1M output tokens. DIT pricing is shown only when a live DIT route exists.
What is the context length of Kimi K3?+
Kimi K3 supports a reviewed context window of 1,048,576 tokens and up to 131,072 output tokens.
What capabilities does Kimi K3 support?+
Reviewed capabilities include Reasoning, Tool calling, Structured outputs. Consult the linked official documentation for endpoint-specific limits.
What inputs and outputs does Kimi K3 support?+
Reviewed input modalities: Text, Image, Video. Reviewed output modalities: Text.
Which API endpoints and reasoning levels does Kimi K3 support?+
Kimi K3 is documented for Chat Completions.
Is Kimi K3 available on DIT?+
Kimi K3 currently has 2 active routes. DIT selects eligible supply by price and health, with automatic failover when another route is available.
When was Kimi K3 released?+
Kimi K3 was released on Jul 16, 2026.