This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
Kimi has launched a newer model, Kimi K3 (low). We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of Kimi K3 (low) to other models and API provider benchmarks for Kimi K3 (low).
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
Analysis of API providers for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) across performance metrics including latency (time to first token), output speed (output tokens per second), price and others. API providers benchmarked include Clarifai, Together AI (FP4), SiliconFlow (FP8), Fireworks, Parasail (INT4), DeepInfra (FP4), CoreWeave, Microsoft Azure, Crusoe (NVFP4), Kimi, Nebius, and Novita.
Fastest
CoreWeave
Azure
Together AI (FP4)
Nebius
Parasail (INT4)Output speed
Total 12 providers
Lowest Latency
Together AI (FP4)
DeepInfra (FP4)CoreWeaveAzure
SiliconFlow (FP8)Time to first token
Total 12 providers
Lowest Price
CoreWeaveSiliconFlow (FP8)DeepInfra (FP4)Parasail (INT4)
NovitaBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 12 providers
Kimi K2.6 is available through 12 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.
- For output speed, the top providers are CoreWeave (174.3 t/s), Azure (170.2 t/s), and Together AI (FP4) (146.2 t/s). Speed varies significantly across providers, with a 658% difference between the fastest and slowest.
- For latency, Together AI (FP4) (0.58s), DeepInfra (FP4) (1.04s), and CoreWeave (1.33s) offer the lowest time to first token.
- For pricing, CoreWeave (0.58), SiliconFlow (FP8) (0.59), and DeepInfra (FP4) (0.60) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens. Prices vary up to 2.2x across providers.
- CoreWeave provides an excellent balance of speed and cost-effectiveness. For the lowest latency, Together AI (FP4) is the best choice.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Pricing: Cache Discount
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Token: Kimi K2.6 Providers
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time: Kimi K2.6 Providers
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
 Clarifai | 262k | Open | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Together AI | 262k | Open | -- | 151 | 0.58 | 3.90 | -- | ||
| SiliconFlow | 262k | Open | -- | 53 | 1.81 | 11.30 | -- | ||
 Fireworks | 262k | Open | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Parasail | 262k | Open | -- | 54 | 1.74 | 10.92 | -- | ||
| DeepInfra | 262k | Open | -- | 24 | 0.97 | 21.41 | -- | ||
| CoreWeave | 262k | Open | -- | 174 | 1.27 | 4.14 | -- | ||
| Microsoft Azure | 262k | Open | -- | 173 | 1.72 | 4.60 | -- | ||
 Crusoe | 262k | Open | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
 Kimi | 256k | Open | -- | 42 | 2.77 | 14.76 | -- | ||
| Nebius | 262k | Open | -- | 101 | 2.01 | 6.96 | -- | ||
| Novita | 262k | Open | -- | 42 | 2.16 | 14.11 | -- | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) providers
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) is available through 12 API providers: Clarifai, Together AI (FP4), SiliconFlow (FP8), Fireworks, Parasail (INT4), DeepInfra (FP4), CoreWeave, Azure, Crusoe (NVFP4), Kimi, Nebius, and Novita. Each provider offers different performance characteristics and pricing.
Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) is currently available through 12 API providers that we benchmark and track.
The fastest providers for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) by output speed are CoreWeave (174.3 t/s), Azure (170.2 t/s), and Together AI (FP4) (146.2 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The providers with the lowest time to first token for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) are Together AI (FP4) (0.58s), DeepInfra (FP4) (1.04s), and CoreWeave (1.33s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
The most affordable providers for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) by blended price are CoreWeave ($0.58 per 1M tokens), SiliconFlow (FP8) ($0.59 per 1M tokens), and DeepInfra (FP4) ($0.60 per 1M tokens). Blended price uses a 7:2:1 cache hit/input/output token ratio.
The providers with the lowest input token pricing for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) are CoreWeave ($0.65 per 1M input tokens), Crusoe (NVFP4) ($0.70 per 1M input tokens), and Parasail (INT4) ($0.75 per 1M input tokens).
The providers with the lowest output token pricing for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) are SiliconFlow (FP8) ($3.40 per 1M output tokens), Novita ($3.40 per 1M output tokens), and CoreWeave ($3.41 per 1M output tokens).
Output speed for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) varies significantly across providers. CoreWeave is the fastest at 174.3 t/s, which is 7.6x faster than DeepInfra (FP4) at 23.0 t/s.
All 12 providers of Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) support JSON mode for structured output.
All 12 providers of Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) support function calling (tool use).
The best provider for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning) depends on your priorities: CoreWeave offers the highest output speed, Together AI (FP4) has the lowest latency, and CoreWeave provides the most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning), consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about Kimi K2.6 (Non-reasoning)'s intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview