Kimi-K2.6, 10× cheaper
The same open-weight Kimi-K2.6 — fixed USD per-token, 200K context, drop-in via the OpenAI API. Built for reasoning and long-context work.
Why run it here
Published per-million-token USD rates, about 10× below OpenRouter on the same model. Pay-as-you-go from a USD balance — predictable cost for agents and coding.
Drop-in, OpenAI-compatible
Point any OpenAI-compatible client at our base URL and select Kimi-K2.6. The full 200K context and standard tool calls pass straight through.
Use Kimi-K2.6
# Kimi-K2.6 via cheaptokens (OpenAI-compatible)
export OPENAI_BASE_URL="https://api.cheaptokens.dev/v1"
export OPENAI_API_KEY="YOUR_CHEAPTOKENS_KEY"
# model: kimi-k2.6Kimi-K2.6 vs OpenRouter
Per-million-token rates on the exact same model.
| Model | OpenRouter | cheaptokens | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax-M2.7 | $0.24 / $0.96 | $0.025 / $0.1 | ~10× cheaper |
| Kimi-K2.6 | $0.66 / $3.41 | $0.07 / $0.35 | ~9× cheaper |
Same models. USD per 1M tokens (input / output). OpenRouter shown for comparison. · Open cost calculator
FAQ
Is this the same Kimi-K2.6?
Yes — the same open-weight Kimi-K2.6, served at a fixed USD per-token rate.
Is it good for reasoning and long context?
Yes — Kimi-K2.6 handles the full 200K context and reasoning-style prompts.
How do I pay?
Top up a USD balance with USDT and spend per-token — no cards, no KYC.
Start with Kimi-K2.6
Create an account, top up with USDT, and call Kimi-K2.6 at a fixed per-token rate.
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