For Claude code only
cc-kimi-k2-instruct vs cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905
Output tokens cost $3.30 per million on cc-kimi-k2-instruct and $3.30 per million on cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905. Input tokens cost $1.10 per million on cc-kimi-k2-instruct and $1.10 per million on cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905. Cached input tokens are billed at $1.10 per million on cc-kimi-k2-instruct and $1.10 per million on cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905. On the LMArena coding leaderboard cc-kimi-k2-instruct scores 1467 and cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905 scores 1467.
For Claude code only
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FAQ
Which is cheaper: cc-kimi-k2-instruct, cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905?
cc-kimi-k2-instruct: $3.30/M output tokens; cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905: $3.30/M. Use the cost calculator above to estimate your own workload.
How do their coding arena scores compare?
cc-kimi-k2-instruct: 1467; cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905: 1467 (LMArena coding leaderboard).
What inputs and capabilities does each model support?
cc-kimi-k2-instruct accepts text input and supports tool calling, function calling and structured outputs; cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905 accepts text input and supports tool calling, function calling and structured outputs.
Can I call cc-kimi-k2-instruct and cc-kimi-k2-instruct-0905 with the same API key?
Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.
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