Kimi K2.7 Code vs Qwen3.8 Max: which should you choose in 2026?
Kimi K2.7 Code (by Moonshotai) and Qwen3.8 Max (by Qwen) are compared below. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price, and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
Kimi K2.7 Code outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Qwen3.8 Max is better at 1 benchmark (LiveBench).
Qwen3.8 Max leads every shared, protocol-compatible benchmark shown here.
Kimi K2.7 Code is about 2.1× cheaper on a blended 3:1 input/output basis ($1.40 vs $3.00 per 1M tokens).
Qwen3.8 Max has the larger context window (1,000,000 tokens vs 262,144 tokens).
Choose Kimi K2.7 Code if…
- • lower blended API cost matters for your workload
Choose Qwen3.8 Max if…
- • you want the model leading more of the 1 shared benchmark
- • you work with longer documents, transcripts, or codebases
The benchmark count includes only results measured with a matching benchmark version and protocol. Arena scores are shown separately. Missing, preliminary, and incompatible data is not treated as a controlled win. Published point-score comparisons are labeled separately when protocol details are incomplete. For text-output models, the verdict also compares token pricing and context windows.
Performance benchmarks
Every value links to its source. A dash means that no reviewed result is available for that exact model and protocol.
| Benchmark | Kimi K2.7 Code | Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
A 657-task benchmark of multi-step work across simulated SaaS applications in six business domains. The Artificial Analysis protocol reports a guardrail-aware score and is distinct from both the public Zapier split and the unrelated dynamic AutoBench framework. Guardrail-aware score | — | — |
A benchmark of difficult, verifiable information-seeking questions designed to measure an agent's ability to locate hard-to-find facts through web browsing. Accuracy | — | — |
A verified computer-use benchmark in which multimodal agents operate desktop applications and are graded from the resulting environment state. Mean task reward | — | — |
A long-horizon software-engineering benchmark with 113 original tasks graded by hand-written tests. Pass@1 Protocols differ or are incompletely disclosed; not counted as a controlled win | 31.0%±1.0 DataCurve | 57.0%±3.0 DataCurve |
A human-validated subset of real GitHub issues used to measure whether a coding agent can produce repository patches that resolve the associated tests. Resolved | — | — |
Version 2.1 of the benchmark for completing realistic tasks in terminal environments. Harness, resource limits, and attempt count are part of the protocol. Mean task success | — | — |
The highest-quality subset of Graduate-Level Google-Proof Q&A, designed to test expert-level scientific reasoning in biology, physics, and chemistry. Accuracy | — | 92.7% Artificial Analysis |
A 2,500-question expert-level benchmark spanning dozens of academic fields. Tool-assisted and no-tools results are separate protocols and must not be merged. Accuracy | — | 43.0% Artificial Analysis |
A contamination-resistant benchmark refreshed on a fixed release cadence. Scores from different LiveBench releases must never be compared as the same protocol. Mean of category averages | 68.4% LiveBench | 78.5% LiveBench |
| Arena preference scores | ||
Human preference score for code and web development | 1473 ±10 | — |
Benchmark sources
- Arena AI leaderboard
- DeepSWE 1.1 Leaderboard
- GPQA Diamond Benchmark Leaderboard
- Humanity's Last Exam Benchmark Leaderboard
- LiveBench 2026-06-25 Leaderboard
Reviewed evidence last updated 2026-08-09. Arena data last refreshed Aug 9, 2026.
Pricing, capabilities, and model facts
| Feature | Kimi K2.7 Code | Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Context & model facts | ||
| Developer | Moonshotai | Qwen |
| API provider | MoonshotAI | Qwen |
| Input context | 262,144 tokens | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Maximum output | 262,144 tokens | 131,072 tokens |
| Released | — | — |
| Added to Writingmate | Jun 12, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| License | Modified MIT | — |
| Knowledge cutoff | — | — |
| Capabilities | ||
| Inputs | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
| Outputs | Text | Text |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Image Generation | No | No |
| Video Generation | No | No |
| API pricing | ||
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.70 | $2.00 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $3.50 | $6.00 |
| Blended 3:1 input/output | $1.40 | $3.00 |
| API performance | ||
| p95 latency | Not measured | Not measured |
| Output throughput | Not measured | Not measured |
| Writingmate shows API performance only when both models have enough observations from the same measurement window, prompt profile, and provider. Third-party latency values are not copied into this table. | ||
Data sources
- Writingmate model catalog (pricing, limits, and availability)
Catalog data last updated Aug 3, 2026.
Why Pay for Multiple Subscriptions?
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| Plan | Price | Kimi K2.7 Code | Qwen3.8 Max | AI Images | AI Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kimi K2.7 Code vs Qwen3.8 Max FAQ
Which is better, Kimi K2.7 Code or Qwen3.8 Max?
Kimi K2.7 Code outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Qwen3.8 Max is better at 1 benchmark (LiveBench). Qwen3.8 Max leads every shared, protocol-compatible benchmark shown here. Kimi K2.7 Code is about 2.1× cheaper on a blended 3:1 input/output basis ($1.40 vs $3.00 per 1M tokens). Qwen3.8 Max has the larger context window (1,000,000 tokens vs 262,144 tokens).
Which model is cheaper to use through an API?
Kimi K2.7 Code is about 2.1× cheaper on a blended 3:1 input/output basis ($1.40 vs $3.00 per 1M tokens).
Which model supports more context?
Qwen3.8 Max has the larger context window (1,000,000 tokens vs 262,144 tokens).
Can I switch between Kimi K2.7 Code and Qwen3.8 Max?
Yes. Use the model selector on this page to open any current Writingmate model comparison. You can also run the same prompt with both models in Writingmate.