This Kimi API guide explains model inference billing, including token charges and cache discounts.

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About kimi-k2.6

This page is the Kimi API Platform's model inference pricing guide, covering billing for K2.6 and other K2/K3 series models. It explains token-based input and output charges, K3 cache write billing and discount rules, and notes that file content extraction and storage APIs are temporarily free.

Key features

  • Explains token-based pay-as-you-go inference billing for K2/K3 models
  • Details K3 model cache write TTL tiers (5 minutes, 1 hour)
  • Outlines discounted billing for cached K3 input hits
  • Clarifies document content is billed as model input
  • Notes file extraction and storage APIs are temporarily free
  • Links to individual model capability and use case guides
Best for: API users and developers working with Kimi inference models who need to understand associated billing rules and costs.
Good for
  • Provides clear token billing unit explanations for cost estimation
  • Explicitly outlines cache discount rules to reduce inference costs
  • Notes temporary free access to file-related extraction and storage APIs
Watch out for
  • Pricing excludes applicable taxes calculated at checkout based on jurisdiction
  • No subscription plans are offered, only pay-as-you-go billing
  • Free access to file extraction and storage APIs is temporary

kimi-k2.6 at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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kimi-k2.6 FAQ

How is Kimi API model inference billed?
On a pay-as-you-go basis based on input and output token usage, with no subscription plan.
Are there discounts for cached input on K3 series models?
Yes, cached input is billed at the lower cached input price, with no extra cache write charge for hits within the TTL.
Are file content extraction and storage APIs free?
They are temporarily free, with no charges for upload and extraction-only use cases.
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