Codestral 25.01 vs Kimi K3 (Free)
Both have similar output pricing, while Kimi K3 (Free) offers a larger context window. Choose Codestral 25.01 or Kimi K3 (Free) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Codestral 25.01 | Kimi K3 (Free) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | GitHub Models | ZenMux |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Context window | 32K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Jul 2026 |
| Aider Polyglot score | 11.1 | — |
FAQ
Is Codestral 25.01 or Kimi K3 (Free) cheaper?
Codestral 25.01 and Kimi K3 (Free) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Codestral 25.01 or Kimi K3 (Free)?
Kimi K3 (Free) has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.