Kimi K3.1 Pro vs Qwen3.7 Max
Pricing, context window and real answers (October 2026)
Kimi K3.1 Pro (Moonshot) and Qwen3.7 Max (Qwen), compared as you can actually call them on FastMetal. Both are served from the same OpenAI-compatible endpoint and API key; switching is a change to the model string.
Specs and pricing
 Kimi K3.1 Pro |  Qwen3.7 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Moonshot | Qwen |
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $2.11 | $2.64 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $10.55 | $7.92 |
| Typical cost (1,000 in + 500 out tokens × 1,000 calls) | $7.39 | $6.60 |
| Context window | 1,048,576 tokens | 262,144 tokens |
| Release date | 10/23/2026 | 5/21/2026 |
| Input modalities | text, image, video | text |
| Throughput (p50) | — | 97 tokens/s (n=19) |
| Arena · overall | Unranked | #41 · ELO 1,474 |
| Arena · Japanese | Unranked | Unranked |
| Arena · coding | Unranked | #28 · ELO 1,524 |
Prices are FastMetal's rates, before tax.
Rankings: LMArena leaderboard dataset (lmarena-ai/leaderboard-dataset), CC BY 4.0, snapshot 2026-10-22; category names mapped and ratings rounded by FastMetal.
Which should you pick?
- On price, Qwen3.7 Max: $7.92 per 1M output tokens, 25% less than Kimi K3.1 Pro.
- For long documents, Kimi K3.1 Pro: a 1,048,576-token context window against 262,144 for Qwen3.7 Max.
- If in doubt, try both on the same key. Switching is a change to the model string, and each is billed at its own rate.
Real answers to the same prompts
Exactly what the FastMetal gateway returned, side by side. Not benchmark scores: actual output.
Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'
Count the number of 'r's in 'strawberry'. Explain your reasoning step by step.
Kimi K3.1 Pro
There are **3** ‘r’s in **“strawberry.”**
1. Write out each letter: **s – t – r – a – w – b – e – r – r – y**
2. Locate the ‘r’s: positions **3, 8, and 9**.
3. Count them: **1 + 1 + 1 = 3**.
11.3s
Qwen3.7 Max
To count the number of 'r's in the word "strawberry", let's break the word down letter by letter from left to right:
1. **s** - not an 'r'
2. **t** - not an 'r'
3. **r** - This is the **1st** 'r'
4. **a** - not an 'r'
5. **w** - not an 'r'
6. **b** - not an 'r'
7. **e** - not an 'r'
8. **r** - This is the **2nd** 'r'
9. **r** - This is the **3rd** 'r'
10. **y** - not an 'r'
By examining each character individually, we can see that the letter 'r' appears in the 3rd, 8th, and 9th positions.
Therefore, there are **3** 'r's in "strawberry".
15.1s842 output tokens
Debug This Error
I'm getting the following error in my Node.js application: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'map') at UserList (/app/components/UserList.js:12:25) at renderWithHooks (/app/node_modules/rea…
Kimi K3.1 Pro
## What's causing the error
The error means `users` is `undefined` when the component renders, and you can't call `.map()` on `undefined`. The component itself is fine — the problem is that whatever renders `<UserList />` either isn't passing the prop, or is passing a value that isn't an array yet.
The most common cause is **async data fetching**: the parent renders `UserList` before the data has loaded.
```jsx
function App() {
const [users, setUsers] = useState(); // ❌ undefined on first render
useEffect(() => {
fetch('/api/users')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(setUsers);
}, []);
return <UserList users={users} />; // users is undefined here initially
}
```
On…
36.3s
Qwen3.7 Max
This error occurs because the `users` prop being passed to your `UserList` component is **`undefined`** at the time React tries to render it. JavaScript cannot call the `.map()` method on `undefined`, which throws the error.
This usually happens for one of three reasons:
1. **Asynchronous Data Fetching:** The parent component is fetching `users` from an API. On the *initial render*, the data hasn't arrived yet, so the variable is `undefined`.
2. **Missing Prop:** The parent component forgot to pass the `users` prop (e.g., `<UserList />` instead of `<UserList users={myUsers} />`).
3. **Incorrect State Initialization:** The parent component initialized its state as `undefined` or `null` inste…
34.9s1851 output tokens
Code Review
Please review the following Python function and suggest improvements for readability, performance, and best practices: def get_data(url, retries=3): import requests import time for i in range(retries):…
Kimi K3.1 Pro
The timeout and bounded retry loop are good starting points. The biggest issue is that failures—and even programming errors—are silently converted into retries and then `[]`.
### Suggested improvements
- **Avoid bare `except:`**. It catches `KeyboardInterrupt`, `KeyError`, JSON/schema errors, and other bugs. Retry only expected transient network failures; let malformed responses fail visibly.
- **Use a deliberate retry policy**. Retrying `401`, `403`, or `404` usually wastes time. Retry only transient statuses, use exponential backoff, and avoid sleeping after the final attempt.
- **Do not use `[]` for both failure and no results**. Prefer raising the final exception so callers can disting…
560.2s
Qwen3.7 Max
Here is a comprehensive review of your function, broken down by readability, performance, and best practices, followed by a refactored version.
### 1. Readability & Style (PEP 8)
* **Imports inside the function:** Imports should generally be placed at the top of the file, not inside the function. This makes dependencies clear and avoids slight overhead on every function call.
* **`item["active"] == True`:** In Python, explicitly comparing to `True` is discouraged (PEP 8). You should just use `if item.get("active"):`. Using `.get()` also prevents `KeyError` if the key is missing.
* **Manual List Building:** The `for` loop with `.append()` can be replaced with a much cleaner and faster **list…
58.3s3301 output tokens
Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper, Kimi K3.1 Pro or Qwen3.7 Max?
- Per 1M output tokens, Kimi K3.1 Pro is $10.55 and Qwen3.7 Max is $7.92 on FastMetal (US dollars, before tax), so Qwen3.7 Max is cheaper.
- How do the context windows of Kimi K3.1 Pro and Qwen3.7 Max compare?
- Kimi K3.1 Pro takes 1,048,576 tokens; Qwen3.7 Max takes 262,144.
- Can I use Kimi K3.1 Pro and Qwen3.7 Max with the same API key?
- Yes. On FastMetal's OpenAI-compatible endpoint, switch by passing "kimi-k3.1-pro" or "qwen3.7-max" as the model. Each is billed at its own rate from the same prepaid balance.
Try both on one API key
Create an account and add credit to call Kimi K3.1 Pro and Qwen3.7 Max from the browser chat and the API. No monthly fee.