Language model · from 1 credits
Write and analyze with Kimi K2.5
Kimi K2.5 is Moonshot AI's model, noted for its agent abilities: it decomposes a task, chains the steps and keeps the thread across very long contexts. In the canvas it is a strong engine for composed briefs, analyse then rewrite then format, where other models drop a step along the way. Its contained cost makes it a serious alternative to the established generalists, with a slightly more methodical character.
A model that chains steps
Kimi K2.5 comes from Moonshot AI, the Chinese lab known for very long contexts and for models built for agent work. Its trait is breaking a task down instead of answering in one block: analyse, then rewrite, then format, without dropping a step or forgetting a constraint set at the beginning.
On a compound instruction, take this brief, pull ten headlines from it, keep the best three and say why, it holds the thread where chattier models answer the first part and rush the rest.
What it costs, and why that matters
The model is billed per token, and its rate sits clearly below the leading generalists for a close level on structured tasks. That makes it a serious alternative whenever a workflow chews through text: analysing a file, rewriting a catalogue, generating a series of prompts.
On the canvas the price of each send appears before you launch, and a short message stays a short message. What you do not consume is not billed, which changes how you work compared with a monthly subscription.
Where it fits best in a chain
Kimi K2.5 lives in the Text node, upstream of the Image and Video nodes. Its most profitable use is preparation: turning an idea into a consistent series of prompts, writing a script shot by shot, or reading back an overlong instruction and putting it in order before handing it to an image model.
Its character is more direct than that of Western models, with fewer pleasantries and more content per sentence. On copywriting where tone matters, compare it against another catalogue model before deciding: the same prompt goes to both and the two answers sit side by side.
Kimi K2.5 next to its closest siblings
Figures pulled from the same registry as billing: when a price or a cap changes, this table changes with it.
| Kimi K2.5 | DeepSeek V3.2 | DeepSeek V4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | 1 credit(s) / message | 1 credit(s) / message | 1 credit(s) / message |
How to use it on Imaginode
- 1Add a Text node and pick Kimi K2.5 in the selector.
- 2Give your instruction; wire in other texts or images to analyze.
- 3The result feeds your connected Image and Video nodes directly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kimi K2.5 free?
No, it is paid per message with your credits, with no subscription. Its per-token rate puts it among the cheapest text models in the catalogue for its level.
Can I hand it a whole file as input?
Yes, it accepts very long contexts. On the canvas, wire several Text or Media nodes into its input: everything travels with your instruction in a single send.
Do I need a Moonshot API key?
No. The model is called by the platform, with an Imaginode account and credits. No sign-up at Moonshot AI is required.
How much does a message sent to Kimi K2.5 cost?
Around 1 credit(s) per message, that is $0.01 (1 credit = $0.012). The cost shows before sending, with no separate subscription and no API key to manage: the same credits pay for all 105 models in the catalog.
Do I need a separate subscription to use Kimi K2.5?
No: Kimi K2.5 is included in Imaginode, with no API key and no account with the provider. A single credit balance covers all 105 models, text, image, video and voice, and also powers the assistant that builds complete workflows.
Can I try Kimi K2.5 for free?
Yes: signing up grants trial credits, no credit card required. Enough to test Kimi K2.5 in real conditions before deciding on a plan or a top-up.
Do I need to install anything to use Kimi K2.5?
No: Kimi K2.5 runs server-side, in the browser, mobile included. Imaginode's node canvas wires its renders to the other models (references, camera, styles) with nothing to install.
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