Model Comparison
Kimi K2.5 vs GPT-5.5 Pro
GPT-5.5 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Kimi K2.5 is 56.3x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Kimi K2.5 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GPT-5.5 Pro is better at 2 benchmarks (BrowseComp, Humanity's Last Exam).
GPT-5.5 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
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Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Kimi K2.5 ($0.60/1M tokens) is 50.0x cheaper than GPT-5.5 Pro ($30.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Kimi K2.5 ($3.00/1M tokens) is 60.0x cheaper than GPT-5.5 Pro ($180.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.5 Pro is more expensive than Kimi K2.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5.5 Pro accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to Kimi K2.5's 262,100 tokens. Kimi K2.5 can generate longer responses up to 262,100 tokens, while GPT-5.5 Pro is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Kimi K2.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Kimi K2.5
GPT-5.5 Pro
License
Usage and distribution terms
Kimi K2.5 is licensed under MIT, while GPT-5.5 Pro uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
MIT
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Kimi K2.5 was released on 2026-01-27, while GPT-5.5 Pro was released on 2026-04-23.
GPT-5.5 Pro is 3 months newer than Kimi K2.5.
Jan 27, 2026
2 months ago
Apr 23, 2026
0 days ago
2mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Kimi K2.5 is available from Fireworks, Moonshot AI. GPT-5.5 Pro is available from OpenAI.
Kimi K2.5
GPT-5.5 Pro
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Kimi K2.5
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GPT-5.5 Pro
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Kimi K2.5 vs GPT-5.5 Pro