Kimi K2.6
Kimi K2.6 is a Moonshot AI model available in Quad Chat, with up to 262K tokens of context, image input, tool calling and step-by-step reasoning.
Kimi K2.6 at a glance
| Lab | Moonshot AI |
|---|---|
| Available on | Free plan |
| Context window | 262K tokens |
| Max output | 262K tokens |
| Image input | Yes |
| Tool calling | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes |
| Privacy lane | Private (Zero Data Retention) |
How to use Kimi K2.6 in Quad Chat
- Create a free account or sign in.
- Open the model picker and choose Kimi K2.6.
- Ask, attach files, or compare the answer with another model.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Kimi K2.6 for free?
Yes. Kimi K2.6 is available on the Quad Chat Free plan, which needs no credit card and includes 100 monthly credits shared across every model. Larger requests use more credits, and paid plans from $8/month raise the allowance.
What is the context window of Kimi K2.6?
Kimi K2.6 accepts up to 262K tokens of context and can write up to 262K tokens in one reply, according to the model catalog Quad Chat routes through. Files, pasted text and earlier messages all count toward that window.
Does Kimi K2.6 support images, tools and reasoning?
Kimi K2.6 accepts images as input, so you can attach screenshots, photos and scanned pages. It supports tool calling. It can reason step by step before it answers. You can switch to another model in the same conversation at any time.
Is Kimi K2.6 private in Quad Chat?
Kimi K2.6 runs on the Quad Chat Private Lane, routed to providers under Zero Data Retention terms. Quad Chat does not train models on your conversations, encrypts chats in transit and at rest, and lets you export or delete them at any time.
How much does Kimi K2.6 cost in Quad Chat?
Quad Chat plans have a flat monthly price and draw usage from shared credits, not a per-token bill. The model picker shows an estimate before you send. For reference, the provider's API list price is $0.95 per million input tokens and $4.00 per million output tokens.
Can I compare Kimi K2.6 with other models?
Yes. Send one prompt to Kimi K2.6 and one or two other models, such as Kimi K3, Kimi K2.7 Code and Kimi K2.5, and compare the answers side by side in the same thread. You can also switch models mid-conversation without losing your files or context.
Related models
- Kimi K3 — Moonshot AI, Free plan
- Kimi K2.7 Code — Moonshot AI, Free plan
- Kimi K2.5 — Moonshot AI, Free plan
- Kimi K2 — Moonshot AI, Free plan
- GPT-6.1 Sol — OpenAI, Pro plan and up
- Gemini 3.8 Flash — Google, Pro plan and up
- Claude Opus 5.5 — Anthropic, Ultra plan and up
- Muse Spark 1.3 — Meta, Free plan