Side by side
| Feature | Claude | Kimi |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI assistant by Anthropic for chat, writing, coding and research, used by individuals and teams. | AI assistant from Moonshot AI for chat, agentic coding, slide decks and deep research, aimed at developers and knowledge workers. |
| Price from | 17 USD/mo | 15 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | ? |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, windows, mac, chrome | web, windows, mac |
| API | yes | not stated |
Claude: key features
- Chat on web, iOS, Android and desktop
- Web search
- Memory across conversations
- Create files and execute code
- Projects to organize chats and documents
- Connectors and remote MCP for external tools
Kimi: key features
- Chat-based AI assistant
- Agentic coding and game building (K3 model)
- Slide generation
- Deep Research mode
- Parallel tasks with Swarm and Goal
- Docs and Sheets creation
FAQ
Is Claude or Kimi better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Claude and Kimi free?
Claude: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: chat on web and apps, code generation and data visualization, writing, web search, memory, file creation and code execution, desktop extensions, connectors, extended thinking. Limited use, no payment required. Kimi: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.