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  5. Kimi Linear 48B A3B InstructvsNex-N2.5-Pro (free)
Updated Sep 2026

Kimi Linear 48B A3B InstructvsNex-N2.5-Pro (free)

Nex-N2.5-Pro (free) is cheaper than Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct at $0/M vs $0.3/M input tokens.

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct and Nex-N2.5-Pro (free) compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecKimi Linear 48B A3B InstructNex-N2.5-Pro (free)
Input price$0.3/M tokensFree
Output price$0.6/M tokensFree
Context window1.0M tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedNov 2025Sep 2026
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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 Linear 48B A3B Instruct187 words
Sure! Here's a simple and savory recipe using just 7 common pantry ingredients: Spicy Crunchy Chickpea Snack Bites Sweet and Crunchy Bite-Sized Crunch Ingredients (7 total): 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt to…
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Nex-N2.5-Pro (free)119 words
Pantry Moon Bars A sweet, chewy peanut butter–chocolate oat treat made with only 7 pantry staples. Ingredients Rolled oats Creamy peanut butter Honey Chocolate chips Vanilla extract Ground cinnamon Salt Instructions Heat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
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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 Linear 48B A3B Instruct883 words
1-Month Beginner Blueprint for Health & Longevity Focus on three pillars: Diet, Movement, and Sleep Week 1 – “Build the Foundation” Diet Mon: Clean-out day – remove obvious junk foods from house & desk. Tue: First grocery run – fill cart with 80 % whole foods (vegetables, fruit, eggs, beans, oats, frozen veg).
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Nex-N2.5-Pro (free)518 words
1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan Goal: Build simple habits you can keep—not perfection. Focus on 3 areas: diet, exercise, and sleep/stress. Diet: Eat for steady energy Week 1: Add before you subtract Add 1 fruit or vegetable to 2 meals per day. Drink a glass of water when you wake up and before meals.
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Our Verdict
Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Nex-N2.5-Pro (free)
Nex-N2.5-Pro (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Input
$0.30
Output
$0.60
Nex-N2.5-Pro (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

1 host

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Nex-N2.5-Pro (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNex AGIfp8$0 in·$0 out·262k·99.4% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct is developed by Moonshot AI while Nex-N2.5-Pro (free) is developed by Nex AGI. Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct has a 1.0M token context window vs Nex-N2.5-Pro (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct and Nex-N2.5-Pro (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct costs $0.3/M input tokens and Nex-N2.5-Pro (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Nex-N2.5-Pro (free) is $0.30/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct and Nex-N2.5-Pro (free) across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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