Kimi Code Pricing Explained: Credits, Rate Limits and Plan Limits
Kimi Code is included in every paid Kimi membership, which makes it easy to underestimate the limits. Two systems run in parallel: the shared membership credit pool, and Kimi Code's own rolling 5-hour and weekly caps.
Quick answer
What is the direct answer?
Every paid tier includes Kimi Code, and heavier tiers add a larger shared credit pool plus more concurrent agent tasks. Kimi Code also has a separate rolling 5-hour limit and a weekly limit that applies only to code sessions. If you hit rate limits before running out of credits, upgrading the tier raises both ceilings at once.
Key points before you buy
- Kimi Code is not sold separately from membership.
- Credits are shared across chat, agents, Kimi Code and other features.
- The 5-hour and weekly limits apply only to Kimi Code.
- Concurrency grows from 2 tasks (Moderato/Allegretto) to 4 (Allegro/Vivace).
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Two limits, one subscription
A code session can stop for two different reasons: your shared credits run out, or the Kimi Code rate window is exhausted.
- Shared credit pool: spent by chat, agent tasks, Kimi Code and other features together.
- Kimi Code rate limit: a rolling 5-hour window plus a weekly cap, independent of credits.
- Concurrency: how many agent tasks can run at once before they queue.
Which tier developers should choose
If Kimi Code is your main workflow, the tier choice is about concurrency and pool size, not about K3 access alone.
| Tier | Shared pool | Concurrent tasks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderato | Entry | 2 tasks | Occasional code review |
| Allegretto | Mid | 2 tasks | Daily single-agent coding |
| Allegro | Large | 4 tasks | Parallel agents, long refactors |
| Vivace | Largest | 4 tasks | Teams and heavy pipelines |
Keeping code sessions inside the limits
Reduce waste before upgrading: most rate-limit pain comes from long, unguided sessions.
- 1Split large refactors into scoped tasks instead of one endless session.
- 2Let queued tasks finish rather than restarting them.
- 3Watch the usage panel for the next refresh time.
- 4Top up with a card through a storefront when your account cannot pay Kimi directly.
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Sources and review scope
Plans and features change. The official sources below were checked at the last update; open them for the current version before buying.
- 1. Kimi Help Center — Membership pricing details ↗
Official monthly and annual plan prices, credit pools and K3 availability by tier.
- 2. Kimi Code documentation ↗
Kimi Code plan benefits and the rolling 5-hour / weekly usage limits.
FAQ
Do Kimi Code limits reset with credits?
No. Credits refresh monthly with your membership, while Kimi Code enforces its own rolling 5-hour and weekly windows.
Can I buy extra Kimi Code capacity alone?
Extra capacity comes from a higher membership tier. Kimi also offers pay-as-you-go top-ups for extra usage, which are separate from the membership plans sold here.