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Kimi K2.6 vs Kimi K3

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Open-Weight Models · verified 13 Aug 2026

Kimi K2.6Moonshot AIcurrent
Kimi K3Moonshot AIcurrent
3 slots left
SpecificationKimi K2.6Kimi K3
SummaryThe one to beat on long-running agentic work.Largest open-weight model shipped.
LicenceOpen weightsOpen weights
Parameters2.8T
Released17 Jul 2026
CategoryOpen-Weight ModelsOpen-Weight Models
OfficialMoonshot AIMoonshot AI

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Kimi K2.6

The one to beat on long-running agentic work.

Best for long agent runs.

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Kimi K3

  • Tops the Frontend Code Arena
  • 76.8% on SWE-Bench Verified

Best for coding.

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