Model Comparison

Kimi K3 vs MiniMax M2.7Which is better in 2026?

Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. MiniMax M2.7 is 11.4x cheaper per token.

Verdict: Kimi K3 vs MiniMax M2.7 — which is better?

Kimi K3 (by Moonshot AI) and MiniMax M2.7 (by MiniMax) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Kimi K3 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GDPval-AA, Toolathlon), while MiniMax M2.7 is better at 0 benchmarks. Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

On price, MiniMax M2.7 is roughly 11.4x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Kimi K3 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose Kimi K3 if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026

Choose MiniMax M2.7 if…

  • cost matters — it's about 11.4x cheaper per token

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

Kimi K3 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GDPval-AA, Toolathlon), while MiniMax M2.7 is better at 0 benchmarks.

Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

MiniMax M2.7 costs less

For input processing, Kimi K3 ($3.00/1M tokens) is 10.0x more expensive than MiniMax M2.7 ($0.30/1M tokens).

For output processing, Kimi K3 ($15.00/1M tokens) is 12.5x more expensive than MiniMax M2.7 ($1.20/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Kimi K3 is more expensive than MiniMax M2.7.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input tokens$3.00
Output tokens$15.00
Best providerFireworks
MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7
Input tokens$0.30
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerFireworks
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Kimi K3 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to MiniMax M2.7's 196,608 tokens. Kimi K3 can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while MiniMax M2.7 is limited to 196,608 tokens.

Moonshot AI
Kimi K3
Input1,048,576 tokens
Output1,048,576 tokens
MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7
Input196,608 tokens
Output196,608 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Kimi K3 supports multimodal inputs, whereas MiniMax M2.7 does not.

Kimi K3 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Kimi K3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

MiniMax M2.7

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Kimi K3 is licensed under Kimi K3 License, while MiniMax M2.7 uses MIT.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Kimi K3

Kimi K3 License

Open weights

MiniMax M2.7

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Kimi K3 was released on 2026-07-16, while MiniMax M2.7 was released on 2026-03-18.

Kimi K3 is 4 months newer than MiniMax M2.7.

Kimi K3

Jul 16, 2026

1 weeks ago

4mo newer
MiniMax M2.7

Mar 18, 2026

4 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Kimi K3 is available from Fireworks, Moonshot AI, Novita, Together. MiniMax M2.7 is available from Fireworks, MiniMax, Novita.

Kimi K3

fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M
moonshot logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M
together logo
Together
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M

MiniMax M2.7

fireworks logo
Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
minimax logo
MiniMax
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
novita logo
Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.30/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Moonshot AI
Larger context window (1,048,576 tokens)
Supports multimodal inputs
Higher GDPval-AA score (55.6% vs 39.3%)
Higher Toolathlon score (73.2% vs 46.3%)
MiniMax
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Kimi K3 and MiniMax M2.7 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Kimi K3
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MiniMax M2.7
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Feature
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Kimi K3
MiniMax
MiniMax M2.7

FAQ

Common questions about Kimi K3 vs MiniMax M2.7.

Which is better, Kimi K3 or MiniMax M2.7?

Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Kimi K3 is made by Moonshot AI and MiniMax M2.7 is made by MiniMax. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Kimi K3 compare to MiniMax M2.7 in benchmarks?

Kimi K3 scores MathVision: 97.8%, DeepSearchQA: 95.0%, GPQA: 93.5%, CharXiv-R: 91.3%, BrowseComp: 91.2%. MiniMax M2.7 scores SWE-bench Multilingual: 76.5%, MLE-Bench Lite: 66.6%, MM-ClawBench: 62.7%, Terminal-Bench 2.0: 57.0%, SWE-Bench Pro: 56.2%.

Is Kimi K3 cheaper than MiniMax M2.7?

MiniMax M2.7 is 10.0x cheaper for input tokens. Kimi K3 costs $3.00/M input and $15.00/M output via fireworks. MiniMax M2.7 costs $0.30/M input and $1.20/M output via fireworks.

What are the context window sizes for Kimi K3 and MiniMax M2.7?

Kimi K3 supports 1.0M tokens and MiniMax M2.7 supports 197K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Kimi K3 and MiniMax M2.7?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 197K), input pricing ($3.00 vs $0.30/M), multimodal support (yes vs no), licensing (Kimi K3 License vs MIT). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Kimi K3 and MiniMax M2.7?

Kimi K3 is developed by Moonshot AI and MiniMax M2.7 is developed by MiniMax.

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