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Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Kimi K3
Gemini 3.8 Flash is 1.9× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis.
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | Kimi K3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Moonshot AI | |
| Input $/1M | $0.825 | $0.239 |
| Output $/1M | $4.13 | $11.94 |
| Blended $/1M | $1.65 | $3.16 |
| Context window | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Max output | 66K | 944K |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Gemini 3.8 Flash if…
- Costs less per token — $1.65 vs $3.16 blended
- Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Kimi K3 if…
- Open weights — self-hostable
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3.8 Flash or Kimi K3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 3.8 Flash and Kimi K3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 3.8 Flash cheaper than Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.8 Flash is cheaper: $1.65 versus $3.16 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.825 vs $0.239. Output alone: $4.13 vs $11.94.
What context windows do Gemini 3.8 Flash and Kimi K3 have?
Gemini 3.8 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens. Kimi K3: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 3.8 Flash and Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.8 Flash is made by Google. Kimi K3 is made by Moonshot AI.
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