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Moonshot AI is the company behind the Kimi assistant and the Kimi K-series models. It offers the Kimi Code Plan subscription for coding tools, plus pay-as-you-go APIs on the Moonshot open platform.

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Kimi is built by Moonshot AI, one of the leading Chinese AI labs. For developers, the most relevant offerings are the Kimi Code Plan (a flat-fee subscription for coding assistants) and the pay-as-you-go API on the Moonshot open platform. Kimi also runs an international site, which makes it one of the more accessible Chinese AI brands for users outside mainland China.

Available plans

Kimi Code Plan¥49/mo

Flat-fee coding subscription from Moonshot AI with a 5-hour rolling window and monthly token pool.

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Available models

Kimi K3Kimi K2.7 CodeKimi K2.6Kimi K2.5

Best use cases

  • Individual developers who code with Claude Code or Kimi Code CLI daily
  • Users who want predictable monthly costs instead of per-token API bills
  • Developers who mainly use Kimi K-series models for agentic coding

Availability, payment and signup

Supports overseas usersYes
Chinese phone number requiredNot officially specified
Payment methodsNot officially specified

Kimi operates an international site (kimi.com) alongside its Chinese site. Payment methods and account requirements for overseas users are not fully documented officially — check the current signup flow before purchasing.

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FAQ

What products does Kimi (Moonshot AI) offer for developers?

Two main offerings: the Kimi Code Plan, a monthly subscription that bundles usage for coding tools, and the pay-as-you-go API on the Moonshot open platform, billed per token with a standard API key.

Can I use Kimi outside mainland China?

Kimi runs an international site at kimi.com, and its coding subscription is marketed to global users. Specific payment and verification requirements for overseas accounts are not fully documented — verify during signup.

What is the difference between Kimi Code Plan and the Kimi API?

The Code Plan is a flat-fee subscription intended for interactive coding tools, with rolling usage windows. The API is pay-as-you-go billing for programmatic access and is the right choice for production server-side workloads.

Where can I see Kimi model API prices?

See our Kimi API pricing comparison page for input/output prices per 1M tokens, or the official Moonshot platform pricing page for the authoritative source.

Sources and updates

Prices and quota rules may change at any time. This page was last verified on 2026-07-17. Always confirm on the official site before purchasing.

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