Moonshot AI vs 
Motif Technologies
Verdict
- Moonshot AI's flagship leads: Kimi K3.1 Pro at 66.9 vs Motif 3 at 57.7.
- Moonshot AI has the better model in 3 of 4 price bands.
- Moonshot AI publishes more open-weights models (9 vs 1).
Best model per price band
Each provider’s highest-index model below the price ceiling. Purple marks the winner of the band.
| Price band | Moonshot AI | Motif Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Under $0.50/M | – | – |
| Under $2/M | Kimi K2.6 thinking 59.4$1.71/M | – |
| Under $10/M | Kimi K3.1 Pro 66.9$4.00/M | – |
| Any price | Kimi K3.1 Pro 66.9$4.00/M | – |
Line-up
| Metric | Moonshot AI | Motif Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship index | 66.9 | 57.7 |
| Ranked models | 9 | 2 |
| Open-weights models | 9 | 1 |
| Cheapest ranked, $/M | $1.00 | – |
| Fastest ranked, tok/s | 121 | – |
| Release cadence, days | 56 | – |
| Last release | 23 Oct 2026 | – |
| Next expected | 25 Nov 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 | – |
Data as of 25 Oct 2026. See Moonshot AI and Motif Technologies in full.