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Updated Jun 2026

Kimi K2.7 CodevsMistral Medium 3

Mistral Medium 3 is cheaper than Kimi K2.7 Code at $0.4/M vs $0.95/M input tokens.

Kimi K2.7 Code and Mistral Medium 3 compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecKimi K2.7 CodeMistral Medium 3
Input price$0.95/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$4/M tokens$2/M tokens
Context window262K tokens131K tokens
Parameters1T (32B active)Not disclosed
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJun 2026May 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

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

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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Mistral Medium 3358 words
Title: "The Unlikely Debate" Setting: A dimly lit tavern where time and space seem to blur. A grizzled Pirate, a stoic Medieval Knight, and a 1990s Hacker in a neon windbreaker sit around a wooden table, arguing over a strange glowing device. Pirate: "Arrr, I still don’t trust these ‘AI models’ ye keep yappin’ about.
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Kimi K2.7 Code1,263 words
Disclaimer: This is a fictional, simulated interview created for creative purposes. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, and any words attributed to him here are imaginative, not historical. Setting: A minimalist room in Cupertino, 2025. Black turtleneck. New Balance sneakers. A glass of water on the table.
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Mistral Medium 3346 words
Interviewer: Welcome back to Tech Visionaries, where we explore the minds shaping the future. Today, we have a very special guest—Steve Jobs, joining us in 2025 to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Steve, it's an honor to have you here. Steve Jobs: Thank you. It's great to be here.
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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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Mistral Medium 3325 words
You ever notice how life is just a series of scams we all agree to pretend are normal? Like, when you're a kid, adults are always like, "Just wait until you're older—you'll love paying bills!" And you're like, "Yeah, sure, paying bills sounds awesome."
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

Kimi K2.7 Code880 words
For the experienced software engineer You can think of a large language model as a distributed compression engine that has been forced to become a pattern-matching oracle. During training, it is shown trillions of tokens of text and is optimized for one task: predict the next token given all previous tokens.
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Mistral Medium 3690 words
1. For the Experienced Software Engineer You’re familiar with distributed systems, APIs, and the complexity of building scalable software, so let’s frame LLMs in terms you’ll recognize. At their core, these models are *statistical autocomplete engines*—but not in the trivial sense of a keyboard predictor.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Kimi K2.7 Code596 words
30-Day Health & Longevity Starter Plan Core idea: Don’t overhaul everything at once. Build 3 small, repeatable habits in Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep/Stress Recovery. Aim for “better most days,” not perfect. Nutrition: Eat Mostly Whole Foods, Protein & Plants This week: Add before you subtract.
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Mistral Medium 3490 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan to improve health and longevity, focusing on diet, exercise, and sleep—three foundational pillars. Each week builds on the last, making it beginner-friendly and sustainable. Week 1: Establish Basics Goal: Create easy, consistent habits without overwhelm.
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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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Mistral Medium 333 words
"AI Takes Over the Artisanal Pickle Industry: Robots Now Fermenting with 'More Soul' Than Humans" Subheadline: "Local hipster farmers protest as algorithms achieve 'perfectly imperfect' brine ratios, leaving organic hipsters in existential crisis."
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Our Verdict
Kimi K2.7 Code
Kimi K2.7 Code
Mistral Medium 3
Mistral Medium 3Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Kimi K2.7 Code has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Slight edge

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Kimi K2.7 Code
Input
$0.95
Output
$4.00
Mistral Medium 3
Input
$0.40
2.4× cheaper
Output
$2.00
2.0× cheaper

Mistral Medium 3 is cheaper on both: 2.4× input, 2.0× output.

Where to run it

15 hosts, cheapest first

Kimi K2.7 Code14 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.68 in·$3.40 out·262k—IInceptronint4$0.71 in·$3.30 out·262k·99.8% upCCoreWeaveint4$0.71 in·$3.50 out·262k·99.9% upSStreamLake$0.71 in·$3.00 out·256k·99.7% upVVeniceint4$0.75 in·$3.50 out·256k·97.5% upMModelRunfp4$0.85 in·$3.75 out·262k·100% up
8 more hostsFewer hosts
SSiliconFlowfp8$0.86 in·$3.80 out·262k·99.8% upNNovitaint4$0.91 in·$3.84 out·262k·100% upAlibaba Cloudfp8$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·100% upBBasetenfp4$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·99.9% upCloudflare Workers AI$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·99.3% upFFireworks$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·96.2% upGGMI Cloudfp8$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·100% upMoonshot AIint4$0.95 in·$4.00 out·262k·100% up
Mistral Medium 31 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$0.40 in·$2.00 out·131k·99.8% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
48%

Mistral Medium 3 uses 22.5x more emoji

Kimi K2.7 Code
Mistral Medium 3
57%Vocabulary55%
19wSentence Length18w
0.51Hedging0.75
4.7Bold7.0
3.3Lists5.2
0.00Emoji0.23
0.76Headings1.11
0.05Transitions0.16
Based on 27 + 28 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Kimi K2.7 Code is developed by Moonshot AI while Mistral Medium 3 is developed by Mistral AI. Kimi K2.7 Code has a 262K token context window vs Mistral Medium 3's 131K. 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 Mistral Medium 3 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 Mistral Medium 3 costs $0.4/M input tokens. Mistral Medium 3 is $0.55/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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