Kimi K2.6 is free on 3 providers today. Permanent free tiers come first, then one-time trials.
| Provider | API model ID | Context | Free limits | Sign-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Workers AI | @cf/moonshotai/kimi-k2.6 |
262K | Varies by model | No card |
| Pollinations.ai | moonshotai/kimi-k2.6 |
262K | API key required (anonymous access removed); no card | No card |
| NVIDIA NIM | moonshotai/kimi-k2.6 |
262K | ~40 RPM (varies per model, not published) | Phone |
Free lists change often. Each provider page shows its full limits and code examples, and every change is logged in the changelog. Want to call it from Claude Code or Cursor? Use the setup generator.