Kimi K3.1 Pro Open Weights: 2.8T Parameters, 1M Context—Self-Host or Use the API at $2/$10? A Decision Table to Help You Choose
Author’s note: A breakdown of Kimi K3.1 Pro’s 2.8T parameters, 104B active parameters, MXFP4 quantization, and 1M context window. We’ll estimate weight size and hardware requirements, compare them with the $2/$10 API pricing, and provide a decision table and checklist for choosing between self-deployment and an API. Let’s start with the bottom line: Kimi K3.1 … Read more