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cc-kimi-k2-instruct vs coding-kimi-k3-free
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coding-kimi-k3-free is the open and free version of coding-kimi-k3. To maintain reliable service, each account is limited to 5 requests per minute, 500 requests per day, and 1 million tokens per day.
Pricing & Specifications
Prices are per million tokens. Time to First Token and throughput are rolling averages measured on AIHubMix.
Promotional prices show the discounted rate; see each model page for promotion windows.
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FAQ
What inputs and capabilities does each model support?
cc-kimi-k2-instruct accepts text input and supports tool calling, function calling and structured outputs; coding-kimi-k3-free accepts text, image and video input and supports thinking, function calling and structured outputs.
Can I call cc-kimi-k2-instruct and coding-kimi-k3-free 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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