Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite vs Kimi K3: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | Kimi K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Moonshot AI | |
| Release Date | July 21, 2026 | July 16, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | 2.8T |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | 66K | 1.0M |
| Input Price / 1M | $0.30 | $3.00 |
| Output Price / 1M | $2.50 | $15.00 |
| Average Score | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Verdict
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite leads in 1 out of 3 comparison categories.
API Cost
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is 6.4x cheaper: input $0.30/1M vs $3.00/1M tokens.
Context Window
Same context size: 1M tokens.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 7/21/2026 and 7/16/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is cheaper for input: $0.30 per 1M tokens vs $3.00.
Which has a larger context window — Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3?
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite supports a larger context: 1,000,000 tokens vs 1,000,000.
The Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Kimi K3 comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite or Kimi K3 page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.