Mistral NeMovsKimi Linear
Mistral NeMo | Kimi Linear | |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
ParametersA rough measure of how big the model is. More parameters usually means more capable and more expensive to run, though it is a poor guide on its own — a smaller, newer model often beats a larger, older one. | 12B | 48B |
Context windowHow much text the model can hold in mind at once — your question, any documents you attach, the conversation so far, and its own reply. Go past it and the earliest part falls out of view. | 128k | — |
| API pricingUSD per 1M tokens · lower wins | ||
Cheapest inputLowest input rate across third-party providers, excluding the lab itself. The cheapest endpoint may run a quantised build or a shorter context — see "Available from" on the model page. | $0.044Io Net | — |
Cheapest outputLowest output rate across third-party providers, excluding the lab itself. May come from a different provider than the cheapest input. | $0.16Io Net | — |
| Overview | ||
| Company | Mistral | Moonshot AI |
| Release date | Jul 18 2024 | Oct 30 2025 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
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Frequently asked questions
Mistral NeMo and Kimi Linear don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Mistral NeMo shipped 469 days before Kimi Linear, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Mistral NeMo has 12B parameters, while Kimi Linear has 48B.
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Mistral NeMo and Kimi Linear don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Mistral NeMo was released by Mistral on Jul 18 2024.
Kimi Linear was released by Moonshot AI on Oct 30 2025.