Kimi K2.6

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Coding Index
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Score awaiting verification

Coding tier
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Context
262,144
Input Price
$0.65
per 1M tokens
Output Price
$3.41
per 1M tokens

DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 = 100. The index reflects two shared tests, not capability multiples or statistically established gaps. Results reflect particular model configurations. Agent harnesses, reasoning effort, tools, budgets and tasks may differ. Close indices do not establish superiority. B describes a relative position in this selected group, not an inability to code.

No tier assessment yet. Models awaiting tier review remain in the catalog. An unassigned tier does not mean weaker capability.

OpenRouter quote 2026-10-11

Capabilities & Recommended Uses

Strengths

  • •Strong Chinese and English coding support
  • •Good at web development tasks
  • •Competitive pricing
  • •Growing ecosystem in Asia

Best For

  • •Web development
  • •Bilingual coding
  • •Chinese market
  • •Full-stack apps

Weaknesses

  • •Less proven on complex enterprise codebases
  • •Smaller community than Western alternatives

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kimi K2.6's coding score and ranking tier?

Kimi K2.6 by moonshotai is rated as Tier Pending on ModelRank with a coding score of Score awaiting verification as a reference index derived from public benchmark evidence. Tiers are editorial assessments; the index does not establish real-world capability differences.

What is the API pricing and context window for Kimi K2.6?

Kimi K2.6 features a 262,144 token context window. Pricing is $0.65 per 1M input tokens and $3.41 per 1M output tokens (OpenRouter quote).

What programming tasks is Kimi K2.6 best suited for?

Kimi K2.6 is recommended for: Web development, Bilingual coding, Chinese market, Full-stack apps. Key strengths include: Strong Chinese and English coding support, Good at web development tasks, Competitive pricing, Growing ecosystem in Asia.

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Last updated: October 11, 2026