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  5. Kimi Linear 48B A3B InstructvsSolar Mini 4
Updated Sep 2026

Kimi Linear 48B A3B InstructvsSolar Mini 4

Solar Mini 4 is cheaper than Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct at $0.05/M vs $0.3/M input tokens.

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct and Solar Mini 4 compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecKimi Linear 48B A3B InstructSolar Mini 4
Input price$0.3/M tokens$0.05/M tokens
Output price$0.6/M tokens$0.2/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens524K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedNov 2025Sep 2026
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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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Solar Mini 4669 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for beginners. The focus is on consistency over intensity, meaning small, sustainable changes are better than drastic overhauls that are hard to maintain. The 3 Key Pillars Nutrition: Focus on adding good things rather than strictly restricting.
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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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Solar Mini 4266 words
🌟 Golden Chickpea & Rice Skillet This comforting one-pot dish combines hearty chickpeas, tender rice, and a warm blend of spices. It's a perfect way to use up pantry staples for a quick, flavorful meal.
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Our Verdict
Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct
Solar Mini 4
Solar Mini 4Runner-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
Solar Mini 4
Input
$0.05
6.0× cheaper
Output
$0.20
3.0× cheaper

Solar Mini 4 is cheaper on both: 6.0× input, 3.0× output.

Where to run it

1 host

Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Solar Mini 41 host
HostInOutContextUptime
UUpstage$0.05 in·$0.20 out·524k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct is developed by Moonshot AI while Solar Mini 4 is developed by Upstage. Kimi Linear 48B A3B Instruct has a 1.0M token context window vs Solar Mini 4's 524K. 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 Solar Mini 4 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 Solar Mini 4 costs $0.05/M input tokens. Solar Mini 4 is $0.25/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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