Kimi K3 is $1.35 cheaper per 1M input tokens (31% lower; 1.45x difference).
API cost decision in 10 seconds
NewMiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed vs Kimi K3
Pick MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed when budget is the priority.
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Prices normalized to USD per 1M tokens
Sample workload: 1M input + 500K output
Budget verdict
Pick MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed when budget is the priority.
On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is estimated at $8.7 vs $10.5 for Kimi K3, saving $1.8 (17.1% lower).
Cost-first pickMiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed
Context-first pickBoth models
Sample savings$1.817.1%
10x traffic gap$18
The reported context window is tied, so cost and provider fit carry more weight. At 10x that traffic, the same price gap is about $18. Use the calculator below to replace the sample workload with your own token volume.
Cost sensitivity
Workload Sensitivity
Cost winner changes by workload shape: input-heavy / RAG favors Kimi K3, balanced workload favors MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed, and output-heavy chatbot favors MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed.
| Workload shape | Token mix | Better pick | MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed | Kimi K3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input-heavy / RAG | 5M input + 500K output | Kimi K3 | $26.1 | $22.5 |
| Balanced workload | 1M input + 1M output | MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed | $13.05 | $18 |
| Output-heavy chatbot | 1M input + 5M output | MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed | $47.85 | $78 |
MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is $6.3 cheaper per 1M output tokens (42% lower; 1.72x difference).
Both models report the same context window at 1.05M tokens.
MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is $1.8 cheaper on the standard workload (17.1% lower).
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This estimate uses normalized public API pricing per 1M tokens. It is a planning aid, not a billing quote. Verify provider pricing, limits, and terms before production use.
Quick Decision
Kimi K3 has the lower input price; MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed has the lower output price; both models report the same context window. For the 1M input plus 500K output sample, MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is cheaper for the standard workload.
For a 1M input token plus 500K output token workload, the estimated API cost is $8.7 for MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed and $10.5 for Kimi K3.
Choose MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed when you care most about lower output-token price.
Choose Kimi K3 when you care most about lower input-token price.
- On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is estimated at $8.7 vs $10.5 for Kimi K3, saving $1.8 (17.1% lower).
- MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is $1.8 cheaper on the standard workload (17.1% lower).
- Kimi K3 is $1.35 cheaper per 1M input tokens (31% lower; 1.45x difference).
- MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is $6.3 cheaper per 1M output tokens (42% lower; 1.72x difference).
- Both models report the same context window at 1.05M tokens.
| Feature | NewMiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed (Xiaomi) | Kimi K3 (MoonshotAI) |
|---|---|---|
| Input Price prompt tokens per 1M | $4.35 | $3 |
| Completion Price per 1M tokens | $8.7 | $15 |
| Sample Workload Cost 1M input + 500K output | $8.7 | $10.5 |
| Context Window | 1.05M | 1.05M |
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Use-Case Decision Matrix
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget-constrained production | MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed | On the standard 1M input plus 500K output workload, MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed is estimated at $8.7 vs $10.5 for Kimi K3, saving $1.8 (17.1% lower). |
| High-volume input processing | Kimi K3 | Lower prompt-token price matters most when prompts, retrieved passages, or documents dominate the bill. |
| Long responses and chatbots | MiMo-V2.6-Pro-UltraSpeed | Lower output-token price matters most when assistants generate many completion tokens. |
| RAG or long-document work | Tie | A larger context window leaves more room for retrieved passages, conversation history, or source files. |
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