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Kimi K2.6

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Moonshot's flagship open-weight generalist — broad capability with a long context.

Moonshot AI
Maker
87/100
Overall
65
Value score
$1.49
Blended /1M
262K
Context
Open
Weights
Pricing: $0.66 in · $3.41 out / 1M tokens · synced from OpenRouter · updated 2026-06-22

Scorecard

Output Quality8.6/10 · 75% community
Agentic Ability8.8/10 · 76% community
Speed7.6/10 · 70% community
Value for $9.2/10 · 78% community
Reliability9.0/10 · 77% community

Kimi K2.6 is Moonshot's flagship general open-weight model: a capable all-rounder for reasoning, writing, and agentic work with a 262K context. Open weights and competitive pricing make it a strong general choice for open agent stacks.

Strengths
  • Capable open-weight generalist
  • Long context
  • Good agentic behaviour
Trade-offs
  • A step behind the closed flagships
  • Pricier than the cheapest open models

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Kimi K2.6 FAQ

Is Kimi K2.6 good for AI agents?
A flagship-feel open-weight generalist. On our editorial scoring it rates 8.8/10 for agentic ability and 8.6/10 for output quality. Capable open-weight generalist.
How much does Kimi K2.6 cost?
Via OpenRouter, Kimi K2.6 is priced at $0.66 in · $3.41 out / 1M tokens — a blended rate of about $1.49 per 1M tokens for typical input-heavy agent use.
What is Kimi K2.6's context window?
Kimi K2.6 has a 262K-token context window. Moonshot AI is the maker.
Is Kimi K2.6 open source?
Yes — Kimi K2.6 ships with open weights, so you can self-host it for privacy or run it through a hosted provider like OpenRouter. That openness is a big reason it's popular in open agent stacks.
What are the downsides of Kimi K2.6?
The main trade-offs: a step behind the closed flagships; pricier than the cheapest open models. It's strongest for a flagship-feel open-weight generalist.

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