Mistral NeMovsKimi-VL
Mistral NeMo | Kimi-VL | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16B |
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 | Apr 10 2025 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
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Frequently asked questions
Mistral NeMo and Kimi-VL don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Mistral NeMo shipped 266 days before Kimi-VL, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Mistral NeMo has 12B parameters, while Kimi-VL has 16B.
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Mistral NeMo and Kimi-VL don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Mistral NeMo was released by Mistral on Jul 18 2024.
Kimi-VL was released by Moonshot AI on Apr 10 2025.