Kimi K2 Thinking
1T MoE (32B active)
Reasoning-focused variant of K2.
Data updated 2026-03-30
reasoning OpenAI-compatible Function calling 256K context Released 2025
Pricing
| Type | USD / 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Input | $0.47 |
| Output | $2 |
vs Western Models
Kimi K2 Thinking vs GPT-5.2 ($1.75/$14)
73% cheaper input 86% cheaper output
Kimi K2 Thinking vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3/$15)
84% cheaper input 87% cheaper output
Kimi K2 Thinking vs Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/$10)
62% cheaper input 80% cheaper output
IDE Setup
Cursor
base_url: https://api.moonshot.ai/v1
model: kimi-k2-thinking
Cline
base_url: https://api.moonshot.ai/v1
model: kimi-k2-thinking
Strengths
- + deep reasoning
- + complex problem solving
Watch Out For
- ! content censorship
- ! higher latency
International Access
Direct access: Yes
Latency from US: 200-400ms
Registration: email or phone
Payment: credit card
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kimi K2 Thinking cost?
Kimi K2 Thinking costs $0.47 per million input tokens and $2 per million output tokens (USD).
Can I use Kimi K2 Thinking from outside China?
Yes. Kimi K2 Thinking is directly accessible internationally. Registration requires email or phone. Payment via credit card.
Is Kimi K2 Thinking compatible with the OpenAI API?
Yes. Kimi K2 Thinking uses an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use any OpenAI SDK by changing the base URL to api.moonshot.ai.
What is the context window of Kimi K2 Thinking?
Kimi K2 Thinking supports a 256K token context window (256,000 tokens).
How do I use Kimi K2 Thinking in Cursor or Cline?
Set the base URL to https://api.moonshot.ai/v1 and the model name to kimi-k2-thinking. Both Cursor and Cline support OpenAI-compatible providers.
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