Kimi K3

The ai kimi k3 api provides access to Moonshot AI’s reasoning-focused model. Built for complex math and coding, k3 uses reinforcement learning to think before answering, delivering 128k context support for enterprise-grade logic tasks.

Modalities

Context

API Usage Examples

curl --request POST "https://gptproto.com/v1/chat/completions" \
  --header "Authorization: Bearer $GPTPROTO_API_KEY" \
  --header "Content-Type: application/json" \
  --data '{
    "model": "kimi-k3",
    "messages": [
      {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Hello"
      }
    ]
  }'

Kimi K3 pricing

Estimate a request with real work scenarios. GPTProto token pricing is 10% below official rates.

UsageQuantityRateCost

Input tokens($2.7/1M)

tokens

$2.7/1M$0.004

Output tokens($13.5/1M)

tokens

$13.5/1M$0.0108

Cache write tokens($0.27/1M)

tokens

$0.27/1M$0.0008

Cache read tokens($0.27/1M)

tokens

$0.27/1M$0.0067

Cost per request$0.0224

Requests

Top-up amount

Top-up $100 and you get:

Top-up credits with permanent validity. You will receive a total of $100.00.

Additional 10% model discount, saving $11.1037 versus direct official MoonshotAI API calls.

Related Models

All Models

Kimi K3

Current

byMoonshotAI1.05M context$2.7/M input$13.5/M output

Gemini 3.8 Flash

byGoogle1.05M context$0.9/M input$4.5/M output

Claude Fable 5.1

byClaude1M context$9/M input$45/M output

Qwen3.8 Max 0902

byQwen$1.8/M input$5.4/M output

GLM 5.3 Flash

byZ-AI1.31M context$0.15/M input$0.5/M output

DeepSeek v4 Flash Vision Exp

byDeepSeek1.05M context$0.44/M input$1.32/M output

GLM 5.3

byZ-AI1.31M context$1.26/M input$3.96/M output

Gemini 3.7 Flash

byGoogle1.05M context$0.9/M input$4.5/M output

Grok 4.6

byGrok500K context$1.2/M input$3.6/M output

Qwen3.8 Max

byQwen1M context$1.8/M input$5.4/M output

Claude Opus 5

byClaude1M context$4.5/M input$22.5/M output

Gemini 3.6 Flash

byGoogle1.05M context$0.9/M input$4.5/M output

GPT 5.6 Luna

byOpenAI1.05M context$0.16/M input$0.96/M output

GPT 5.6 Terra

byOpenAI1.05M context$1.6/M input$9.6/M output

GPT 5.6 Sol

byOpenAI1.05M context$3.2/M input$16/M output

Grok 4.5

byGrok500K context$1.2/M input$3.6/M output

Claude Sonnet 5

byClaude1M context$1.8/M input$9/M output

MiniMax M3

byMiniMax1.05M context$0.48/M input$0.96/M output

GLM 5.2

byZ-AI1.05M context$1.26/M input$3.96/M output

Qwen3.7 Max

byQwen1M context$0.36/M input$1.44/M output

DeepSeek v4 Flash

byDeepSeek1.05M context$0.44/M input$1.32/M output

DeepSeek v4 Pro

byDeepSeek1.05M context$1.32/M input$3.96/M output

Grok 4.3

byGrok1M context$0.75/M input$1.5/M output

Kimi K2.6

byMoonshotAI262K context$0.855/M input$3.6/M output

MiniMax M2.5

byMiniMax205K context$0.24/M input$0.96/M output

Kimi K2.5

byMoonshotAI262K context$0.54/M input$2.7/M output

Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250715)

byBytedance262K context$0.0971/M input$0.9714/M output

Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250615)

byBytedance262K context$0.0971/M input$0.9714/M output

Doubao Seed 1.6 Flash (Build 250615)

byBytedance262K context$0.0182/M input$0.1821/M output

Model					Input → Output
Kimi K3Current $		1.05M	$2.70 / $13.50 per 1M	$0.27 / $0.27 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Gemini 3.8 Flash $		1.05M	$0.90 / $4.50 per 1M	$0.60 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: DocumentInput: Audio Output: Text
Claude Fable 5.1 $		1M	$9.00 / $45.00 per 1M	$11.25 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Qwen3.8 Max 0902 $		—	$1.80 / $5.40 per 1M	$2.25 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: DocumentInput: Audio Output: Text
GLM 5.3 Flash $	—	1.31M	$0.15 / $0.50 per 1M	— / $0.03 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: Document Output: Text
DeepSeek v4 Flash Vision Exp $	—	1.05M	$0.44 / $1.32 per 1M	— / $0.01 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
GLM 5.3 $		1.31M	$1.26 / $3.96 per 1M	— / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Gemini 3.7 Flash $		1.05M	$0.90 / $4.50 per 1M	$0.60 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Grok 4.6 $		500K	$1.20 / $3.60 per 1M	— / $0.30 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Qwen3.8 Max $		1M	$1.80 / $5.40 per 1M	$2.25 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: VideoInput: Document Output: Text
Claude Opus 5 $		1M	$4.50 / $22.50 per 1M	$5.63 / $0.45 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Gemini 3.6 Flash $		1.05M	$0.90 / $4.50 per 1M	$0.60 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
GPT 5.6 Luna $		1.05M	$0.16 / $0.96 per 1M	$0.20 / $0.02 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
GPT 5.6 Terra $		1.05M	$1.60 / $9.60 per 1M	$2.00 / $0.16 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
GPT 5.6 Sol $		1.05M	$3.20 / $16.00 per 1M	$4.00 / $0.32 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Grok 4.5 $		500K	$1.20 / $3.60 per 1M	$0.30 / $0.30 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Claude Sonnet 5 $		1M	$1.80 / $9.00 per 1M	$2.25 / $0.18 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
MiniMax M3 $		1.05M	$0.48 / $0.96 per 1M	$0.10 / $0.10 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
GLM 5.2 $		1.05M	$1.26 / $3.96 per 1M	$0.23 / $0.23 per 1M	Input: TextInput: ImageInput: Document Output: Text
Qwen3.7 Max $		1M	$0.36 / $1.44 per 1M	$0.07 / $0.07 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
DeepSeek v4 Flash $	—	1.05M	$0.44 / $1.32 per 1M	— / $0.01 per 1M	Input: Text Output: Text
DeepSeek v4 Pro $	—	1.05M	$1.32 / $3.96 per 1M	— / $0.04 per 1M	Input: Text Output: Text
Grok 4.3 $		1M	$0.75 / $1.50 per 1M	$0.12 / $0.12 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Kimi K2.6 $		262K	$0.85 / $3.60 per 1M	$0.14 / $0.14 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
MiniMax M2.5 $		205K	$0.24 / $0.96 per 1M	$0.30 / $0.02 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Kimi K2.5 $		262K	$0.54 / $2.70 per 1M	$0.09 / $0.09 per 1M	Input: TextInput: Document Output: Text
Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250715) $		262K	$0.10 / $0.97 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Doubao Seed 1.6 Thinking (Build 250615) $		262K	$0.10 / $0.97 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text
Doubao Seed 1.6 Flash (Build 250615) $		262K	$0.02 / $0.18 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Text

ai kimi k3 api: Key Features & Capabilities

Explore how the ai kimi k3 api leverages deep reasoning to solve the most difficult logical and mathematical challenges.

RL-Driven Reasoning Logic

The ai uses reinforcement learning to generate internal logic sequences, ensuring responses are verified.

128k Context Mastery

Process up to 128,000 tokens with high retrieval accuracy, perfect for massive ai datasets.

Algorithm Mastery

Reaches Candidate Master levels in coding, providing the ai power needed for complex refactoring.

OpenAI Drop-in Support

The ai api supports standard ChatCompletions, making integration with existing ai tools effortless.

ai kimi k3 api: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about integrating the ai kimi k3 api into your workflow for advanced reasoning and complex problem solving.

What makes the ai kimi k3 api unique for reasoning?

The ai kimi k3 api uses Reinforcement Learning to 'think' before it speaks. Unlike traditional ai models that predict the next token immediately, this ai generates a hidden Chain-of-Thought to verify its logic. This makes the ai exceptionally reliable for multi-step reasoning, complex math, and difficult coding tasks where accuracy is paramount.

How does this ai handle math and coding benchmarks?

This ai is a top-tier performer. The ai kimi k3 api scores 94.5% on the MATH benchmark and performs at an Expert/Candidate Master level on Codeforces. This ai is specifically tuned to handle competitive programming and advanced mathematical proofs that usually cause standard ai models to hallucinate or fail during intermediate steps.

Is the ai kimi k3 api compatible with OpenAI's SDK?

Yes, this ai is designed for seamless migration. The ai kimi k3 api is a drop-in replacement for OpenAI workflows. You can use the official OpenAI Python or Node.js SDKs by simply updating the base URL to our gateway and using the k3 model name. This ai supports standard parameters like streaming, tool use, and structured JSON output.

What is the context window for this ai model?

The ai kimi k3 api features a massive 128,000-token context window. This allows the ai to process long documents, extensive codebases, or complex legal files without the 'lost in the middle' retrieval issues common in other ai systems. It is an ideal ai for developers who need to maintain high fidelity across large amounts of input data.

Why is there more latency when using this ai api?

Because the ai kimi k3 api is a reasoning model, it spends time computing a hidden chain-of-thought before it begins outputting text. This 'thinking' time typically adds 2–5 seconds to the Time to First Token. While slower than simple ai chatbots, this ai provides significantly higher accuracy for tasks that require deep logical reflection.

Can I use the ai kimi k3 api for creative writing?

While capable, this ai is optimized for logic and precision rather than prose. The RL-tuning used in the ai kimi k3 api can make its tone feel more structured and 'robotic' compared to models like Claude. For creative tasks, you may prefer a different ai, but for technical documentation or logical planning, this ai is unmatched.