Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Kimi K2.6
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Kimi K2.6 is 3.3x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms in 7 benchmarks (APEX-Agents, GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam, MMMU-Pro, SciCode, SWE-Bench Verified, Terminal-Bench 2.0), while Kimi K2.6 is better at 2 benchmarks (BrowseComp, SWE-Bench Pro).
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($2.50/1M tokens) is 2.6x more expensive than Kimi K2.6 ($0.95/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($15.00/1M tokens) is 3.8x more expensive than Kimi K2.6 ($4.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3.1 Pro is more expensive than Kimi K2.6.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 3.1 Pro accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Kimi K2.6's 262,144 tokens. Kimi K2.6 can generate longer responses up to 262,144 tokens, while Gemini 3.1 Pro is limited to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 3.1 Pro and Kimi K2.6 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Kimi K2.6
License
Usage and distribution terms
Gemini 3.1 Pro is licensed under a proprietary license, while Kimi K2.6 uses Modified MIT License.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
Modified MIT License
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemini 3.1 Pro was released on 2026-02-19, while Kimi K2.6 was released on 2026-04-20.
Kimi K2.6 is 2 months newer than Gemini 3.1 Pro.
Feb 19, 2026
2 months ago
Apr 20, 2026
0 days ago
2mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.1 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while Kimi K2.6's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemini 3.1 Pro's training data extends to 2025-01-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without Kimi K2.6's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
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Provider Availability
Gemini 3.1 Pro is available from Google. Kimi K2.6 is available from Moonshot AI, Novita.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Kimi K2.6
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Kimi K2.6
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Kimi K2.6