Open model Kimi K2.7 Code undercuts GPT-5.5 and Claude by up to 12x on price per token

Moonshot AI has released Kimi k2.7 Code, a one-trillion-parameter open-weights model specialized for programming tasks. While the model currently underperforms leading competitors like GPT-5.5 and Claude Opus 4.8 on coding benchmarks, it is priced up to 12 times lower per token. This shift prioritizes operational efficiency over top-tier performance, potentially offering developers a more cost-effective alternative for high-volume coding workflows.