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Best MoonshotAI Reasoning Models

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

The best MoonshotAI model for reasoning is Kimi K2.6 — 42.9 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Kimi K2.5 (37.3) and Kimi K2 Thinking (24.1) round out the top three.

42.9Intelligence
162 t/sSpeed
$0.680Input /M
262KContext

Large language models with extended reasoning / thinking, ranked by intelligence. The best models for complex multi-step reasoning, math and analysis.

  1. 1M
    kimi-k2.6
    ReasoningToolsJSON+142.9 intel · $0.680/M · 162 t/s
    42.9
    Intelligence
  2. 2M
    kimi-k2.5
    ReasoningToolsJSON+137.3 intel · $0.375/M · 89 t/s
    37.3
    Intelligence
  3. 3M
    kimi-k2-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON24.1 intel · $0.600/M · 103 t/s
    24.1
    Intelligence
  4. 4M
    kimi-k2.7-code
    ReasoningToolsJSON+1$0.750/M · 63 t/s · 378ms ttft
    Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the best MoonshotAI model for reasoning?

The best MoonshotAI model for reasoning is Kimi K2.6 — 42.9 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Kimi K2.5 (37.3) and Kimi K2 Thinking (24.1) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Kimi K2.6?

Kimi K2.5 (37.3) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Kimi K2 Thinking (24.1). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many MoonshotAI models are there?

modelgrep tracks 6 MoonshotAI models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Kimi K2.6. 4 of them qualify for this ranking.

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