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Kimi
Moonshot AI's assistant that handles long documents, research and coding tasks.
What is Kimi?
Kimi is a chat assistant from Moonshot AI, a Chinese AI lab. It reads long files, searches the web and can work through multi-step tasks such as research reports or coding. You use it in the browser or through its mobile apps.
Best for: Students and researchers who work with long documents.
What you can do with Kimi
Ask questions about a long research paper
Draft a short report from web sources
Write a small program from a description
Key features
- Long-context reading of files
- Web search with sources
- Agent-style research mode
- Strong coding help
Kimi pros and cons
Pros
- Handles very long inputs well
- Useful free tier
Cons
- Some features are first released in Chinese markets
Kimi pricing
Free + Paid
Kimi has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official site for current prices.
How to get started
- Open kimi.com and create a free account.
- Try one real task first: ask questions about a long research paper.
- Compare the result with Qwen Chat or ChatGPT, then keep the one that fits how you work.
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Kimi FAQ
What is Kimi?
Kimi is a chat assistant from Moonshot AI, a Chinese AI lab. It reads long files, searches the web and can work through multi-step tasks such as research reports or coding. You use it in the browser or through its mobile apps.
Is Kimi free?
Kimi has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Check the official site for current limits and prices.
What can you do with Kimi?
With Kimi you can ask questions about a long research paper; draft a short report from web sources; write a small program from a description.
Who is Kimi best for?
Students and researchers who work with long documents.
Does Kimi have an app?
Yes. Besides the web version, Kimi has apps for iPhone & iPad and Android.
Who makes Kimi?
Kimi is made by Moonshot AI.
What are the best alternatives to Kimi?
Popular alternatives include Qwen Chat, ChatGPT, Claude and Brave Leo. See the full ranking on our AI Chatbots & Assistants page.
AltFTool is not affiliated with Kimi. This summary was written by our editors from the tool's public information. Browse all 451 AI tools