Key Takeaways
Kimi K2 Thinking wins:
- No clear advantages in compared metrics
Grok 3 Mini Beta wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
Grok 3 Mini Beta
Benchmark Advantage
Kimi K2 Thinking
Context Window
Grok 3 Mini Beta
Speed
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Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Kimi K2 Thinking | Grok 3 Mini Beta | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.47 | $0.30 | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $2.00 | $0.50 | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.14 | $0.07 | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Grok 3 Mini Beta is 59% cheaper overall.
Kimi K2 Thinking Providers
DeepInfra $0.47 (Cheapest)
Parasail $0.50
SiliconFlow $0.55
AtlasCloud $0.60
Nebius $0.60
Grok 3 Mini Beta Providers
xAI $0.30 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Kimi K2 Thinking Wins
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Grok 3 Mini Beta Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Kimi K2 Thinking | Grok 3 Mini Beta | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Aider Real-world code editing | - | 49.3 | - |
Both models show comparable benchmark performance.
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Kimi K2 Thinking
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Kimi K2 Thinking
131,072
tokens
Grok 3 Mini Beta
131,072
tokens
Speed Performance
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Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Kimi K2 Thinking | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Kimi K2 Thinking | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Moonshotai | Xai |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Apr 2025 |
Kimi K2 Thinking Modalities
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Grok 3 Mini Beta Modalities
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