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Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct vs Kimi K3

Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is 30× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Kimi K3 accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Qwen3 VL 8B InstructKimi K3
ProviderAlibabaMoonshot AI
Input $/1M$0.117$3.00
Output $/1M$0.455$15.00
Blended $/1M$0.202$6.00
Context window262K1.0M
Max output33K—
ReleasedOct 2025Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Choose Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.202 vs $6.00 blended
Choose Kimi K3 if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct or Kimi K3?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Kimi K3, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct cheaper than Kimi K3?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is cheaper: $0.202 versus $6.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.117 vs $3.00. Output alone: $0.455 vs $15.00.
What context windows do Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Kimi K3 have?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct: 262,144 tokens. Kimi K3: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Kimi K3?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is made by Alibaba. Kimi K3 is made by Moonshot AI.
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