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Best MoonshotAI Reasoning Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The best MoonshotAI model for reasoning is Kimi K3 — 57.1 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Kimi K2.6 (44.2) and Kimi K2.7 Code (41.9) round out the top three.

57.1Intelligence
$3.00Input /M
1.0MContext

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

  1. 1moonshotai logo
    kimi-k3
    ReasoningToolsJSON+157.1 intel · $3.00/M · 1.0M ctx
    57.1
    Intelligence
  2. 2moonshotai logo
    kimi-k2.6
    ReasoningToolsJSON+144.2 intel · $0.950/M · 262K ctx
    44.2
    Intelligence
  3. 3moonshotai logo
    kimi-k2.7-code
    ReasoningToolsJSON+141.9 intel · $0.730/M · 262K ctx
    41.9
    Intelligence
  4. 4moonshotai logo
    kimi-k2.5
    ReasoningToolsJSON+135.4 intel · $0.570/M · 262K ctx
    35.4
    Intelligence
  5. 5moonshotai logo
    kimi-k2-thinking
    ReasoningToolsJSON32.7 intel · $0.600/M · 262K ctx
    32.7
    Intelligence

Frequently asked

What is the best MoonshotAI model for reasoning?

The best MoonshotAI model for reasoning is Kimi K3 — 57.1 intelligence with extended step-by-step thinking. Kimi K2.6 (44.2) and Kimi K2.7 Code (41.9) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to Kimi K3?

Kimi K2.6 (44.2) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by Kimi K2.7 Code (41.9). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many MoonshotAI models are there?

modelgrep tracks 7 MoonshotAI models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Kimi K3. 5 of them qualify for this ranking.

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