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  5. Kimi K2.7 CodevsLlama 4 Scout
Updated Jun 2026

Kimi K2.7 CodevsLlama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper than Kimi K2.7 Code at $0.25/M vs $0.95/M input tokens.

Kimi K2.7 Code and Llama 4 Scout compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecKimi K2.7 CodeLlama 4 Scout
Input price$0.95/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$4/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Context window262K tokens10.0M tokens
Parameters1T (32B active)17B active (109B total)
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJun 2026Apr 2025
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Kimi K2.7 Code2,819 words
3‑Month Advanced Longevity & Performance Protocol for the Serious Biohacker Disclaimer: This is an educational, high‑information blueprint, not medical advice. Many interventions below (strict ketosis, prolonged fasting, high‑dose supplements, off‑label medications, intense training) have contraindications.
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Llama 4 Scout688 words
Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Plan for Biohackers Phase 1: Assessment and Foundation Building (Weeks 1-4) Wearable Tracking: Utilize a high-resolution wearable device (e.g., Garmin Forerunner 945, Apple Watch Series 7) to track: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Sleep stages and duration Physical activity and exercise…
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Kimi K2.7 Code218 words
Sunshine Chickpea & Rice Pilaf A cozy, one-pot pantry meal that’s earthy, lightly spiced, and satisfying. Ingredients (7 pantry staples) 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive…
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Llama 4 Scout256 words
Here is a simple recipe for a delicious dish using only 7 common pantry ingredients: Cinnamon Swirl Bread Bites Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven…
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Kimi K2.7 Code610 words
“Three Minutes of Not-Punning” (Walk out, adjust mic, smile) So I recently turned thirty. Which is great, because now when I make bad decisions, people call it “a phase” instead of “a cry for help.” That’s the only difference, really. At twenty, eating cereal for dinner was sad. At thirty, it’s “intuitive eating.”
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Llama 4 Scout378 words
Here's a revised 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns: (stage presence, confident tone) You know what's wild? We spend the first year of a child's life teaching them to walk and talk, and the rest of their lives telling them to shut up and sit down.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Kimi K2.7 Code367 words
The Rusted Anchor Tavern — A dim corner, three stools, one impossible conversation Captain Blackfin (pirate, gesturing with a tankard): Arr, so ye’re tellin’ me this “A.I.” be a thinking machine with no soul, yet it learns the seas of words faster than any cabin boy learns the ropes?
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Llama 4 Scout396 words
Here's a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models: Pirate: Arrr, I've heard tell of these newfangled "AI models" that be able to think fer themselves. What be the truth o' this, mateys? Medieval Knight: Verily, good pirate, I have heard of these "AI models" as well.
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Satirical Fake News Headline

Generate a satirical news headline about AI taking over a completely unexpected industry.

Kimi K2.7 Code34 words
“AI Replaces World’s Entire Mime Workforce After Mastering the Invisible Box in Record Time” Silicon Valley startup claims its model can “perform existential dread without breaking a sweat,” leaving thousands of silent performers speechless.
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Llama 4 Scout219 words
Here is a satirical news headline: "AI Uprising Hits Grandma's Cookie-Baking Circuit: Machines Now Whip Up Fluffier Snickerdoodles Than Human Grandmothers" Subheadline: "Robot rebellion spreads to suburban bake-offs, as artificial intelligence masters secret to perfect sugar-to-spice ratio" [Location], USA - In a…
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

Kimi K2.7 Code495 words
All figures in $m. Assumptions: 1% Term Loan amortization = 1% of original $480m principal ($4.8m/year); “FCF after debt service” = EBITDA – cash interest – cash taxes – capex – ΔNWC – mandatory amortization; all of that FCF is used for optional Term Loan paydown.
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Llama 4 Scout1,051 words
Step 1: Calculate the purchase price and transaction fees The purchase price is 12.0x EBITDA, where EBITDA is $120m. So, the purchase price is $120m * 12.0 = $1440m. Transaction fees are 2.0% of the enterprise value, which is $1440m * 2.0% = $28.8m.
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Our Verdict
Kimi K2.7 Code
Kimi K2.7 Code
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 Scout

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Llama 4 Scout costs 8.0x less per token.

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Kimi K2.7 Code
Input
$0.95
Output
$4.00
Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
3.8× cheaper
Output
$0.50
8.0× cheaper

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on both: 3.8× input, 8.0× output.

Where to run it

17 hosts, cheapest first

Kimi K2.7 Code14 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.68 in·$3.40 out·262k—IInceptronint4$0.71 in·$3.21 out·262k·99.9% upCCoreWeaveint4$0.71 in·$3.50 out·262k·100% upSStreamLake$0.71 in·$3.00 out·256k·99.7% upVVeniceint4$0.75 in·$3.50 out·256k·98.2% upMModelRunfp4$0.85 in·$3.75 out·262k·98.3% up
8 more hostsFewer hosts
SSiliconFlowfp8$0.86 in·$3.80 out·262k·100% upNNovitaint4$0.91 in·$3.84 out·262k·100% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·99.9% upBBasetenfp4$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·100% upCloudflare Workers AI$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·100% upFFireworks$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·97.1% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·99.5% upMoonshot AIint4$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·100% up
Llama 4 Scout3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.10 in·$0.30 out·328k·99.9% upNNovitabf16$0.18 in·$0.59 out·131k·99.9% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.25 in·$0.70 out·1.3M—

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 20 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
53%

Kimi K2.7 Code uses 2.9x more headings

Kimi K2.7 Code
Llama 4 Scout
57%Vocabulary50%
19wSentence Length28w
0.51Hedging0.48
4.7Bold2.9
3.3Lists4.4
0.00Emoji0.00
0.76Headings0.26
0.05Transitions0.05
Based on 27 + 27 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Kimi K2.7 Code is developed by Moonshot AI while Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI. Kimi K2.7 Code has a 262K token context window vs Llama 4 Scout's 10.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Kimi K2.7 Code and Llama 4 Scout each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Kimi K2.7 Code costs $0.95/M input tokens and Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens. Llama 4 Scout is $0.70/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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