Kimi K2.5 API
Previous Kimi generation. Still solid for long-form document processing at a lower price.
💰 Save up to 70% vs official Moonshot AI pricingTechnical Specifications
| Provider | Moonshot AI |
| Model Family | Kimi K2.5 |
| Release Date | 2026-01 |
| Context Window | 128K |
| Max Output Tokens | 8,192 |
| Input Price | $0.56 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $2.95 / 1M tokens |
| Vision Support | No |
| Function Calling | No |
| JSON Mode | No |
| Streaming | No |
| Fine Tuning | Not Available |
| Status | Active ✓ |
Overview
Kimi K2.5 is Moonshot AI's current kimi-class AI model, released in 2026-01. Previous Kimi generation. Still solid for long-form document processing at a lower price.
With a 128K context window and maximum output of 8,192 tokens, Kimi K2.5 is well-suited for good value and document analysis. At $0.56/1M input and $2.95/1M output, it offers extremely competitive pricing within the Moonshot AI ecosystem.
Kimi K2.5 supports 3 capabilities: Long Context, Chinese, Document Analysis. Fine-tuning is not available for this model. The model serves as an good value solution for developers building text-based AI applications.
Through AI API Hub, you can access Kimi K2.5 with USDT & USDC payments, no credit card required. All via a fully OpenAI-compatible API — just change your base URL and start building in 30 seconds.
API Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="kimi-k2.5",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "kimi-k2.5",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apiyihe.org/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "kimi-k2.5",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
}'Compare Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kimi K2.5?
Kimi K2.5 is Moonshot AI's current kimi model. Previous Kimi generation. Still solid for long-form document processing at a lower price.. It features a 128K context window, supports Long Context, Chinese, Document Analysis, and is available through AI API Hub with USDT/USDC payments.
How much does Kimi K2.5 cost?
Kimi K2.5 pricing: $0.56 per 1M input tokens, $2.95 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment. Sign up at AI API Hub and start with as little as $5.
Kimi K2.5 vs GPT-5.5?
Kimi K2.5: $0.56/$1M input, 128K context. GPT-5.5: $5.00/$1M input, 256K context. Kimi K2.5 is more cost-effective. Good value. Compare them at /compare/kimi-k2.5-vs-gpt-5.5/.
Kimi K2.5 context window?
Kimi K2.5 has a 128K context window, capable of processing up to 128,000 tokens in a single request. Maximum output tokens: 8,192.
Does Kimi K2.5 support function calling?
No, Kimi K2.5 does not natively support function calling. For function calling use cases, consider Moonshot AI's flagship models.
Is Kimi K2.5 multimodal?
No, Kimi K2.5 is a text-only model. For multimodal use cases, consider models with vision/audio capabilities.
Kimi K2.5 API rate limits?
Kimi K2.5 rate limits: 5K RPM. Higher tier plans offer increased throughput. For high-volume production use, consider Moonshot AI's faster variant models.
How to access Kimi K2.5 API?
Access Kimi K2.5 through AI API Hub: (1) Register at api.apiyihe.org/register?aff=8JZC, (2) Deposit USDT/USDC, (3) Get your API key instantly, (4) Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint https://api.apiyihe.org/v1 with model name "kimi-k2.5". Start building in under 30 seconds.