FREE KIMI K2.5 ACTIVE
Current offers (verified February 1, 2026):
- Free Kimi k2.5 available via hosted tier (no API keys required)
- $20 bonus on first credit top-up (promotional credits expire in 60 days)
- Kilo Pass subscriptions with up to 50% bonus credits
- BYOK support — Bring your own API keys for any model
- 500+ models including Claude, GPT, Gemini
Current Status
Kilo Code continues to offer free Kimi k2.5 access after the initial 1-week promotion ended. New users can access Kimi k2.5 through the hosted free tier, and all users can bring their own API keys (BYOK) for any supported model.
What’s available now:
- Free tier: Kimi k2.5 access via hosted service (rate limits apply)
- BYOK mode: Use your own API keys for Claude, GPT, Gemini, or any supported model
- 500+ models available through credits or BYOK
- $20 signup bonus on first credit purchase
- Kilo Pass subscriptions for regular users ($19-$199/month)
What You Get
Free Tier (Kimi k2.5)
| Model | SWE-bench | Access Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi k2.5 | 76.8% | Hosted (free) | No API key required, rate limits apply |
| Kimi k2.5 | 76.8% | BYOK | Use your own Moonshot API key |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | ~77% | BYOK/credits | Fast, capable mid-tier model |
| Claude Opus 4.5 | 80.9% | BYOK/credits | Best reasoning model (2.2× credit multiplier) |
| Gemini 3 Pro | 76.2% | BYOK/credits | Google’s flagship |
| 500+ models | Varies | BYOK/credits | Full model marketplace |
Free tier: Kimi k2.5 is available without adding API keys. BYOK mode unlocks any model you have credentials for.
Pricing & Credits
Credit System
- Paid credits: Never expire, 1:1 conversion from payment
- Bonus credits: Free credits earned monthly, expire at month end if unused
- Promotional credits: $20 first top-up bonus expires in 60 days
Kilo Pass Subscriptions
Monthly plans that include paid credits + bonus credits:
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Paid Credits | Bonus Credits | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19/month | $19 | Up to 40% (50% first 2 months) | Individual developers |
| Pro | $49/month | $49 | Up to 40% (50% first 2 months) | Power users |
| Expert | $199/month | $199 | Up to 40% (50% first 2 months) | Teams/heavy usage |
First-time bonus: New subscribers get 50% bonus credits (instead of 40%) for the first two months. Offer expires February 6, 2026.
Bonus credit limits: Up to $19.60 bonus on Starter (40%), $29.40 on Pro, $99.60 on Expert—doubled to 50% for first two months.
The Setup
- Open VS Code
- Go to Extensions marketplace (Ctrl+Shift+X)
- Search “Kilo Code”
- Click Install
- Sign up for new account (no credit card required for free tier)
- Claim your offers:
- Select Kimi k2.5 from the hosted models (free tier)
- Or add your own API keys (BYOK) for any model
- Top up credits to get the $20 first-time bonus
- Start coding
The Catch
Free tier limits: Hosted Kimi k2.5 has usage limits. Heavy daily use may require upgrading to paid credits or BYOK mode.
Bonus credit expiration: Free bonus credits expire monthly. The $20 promotional bonus expires after 60 days. Plan usage accordingly.
First-time offer deadline: The 50% bonus credit boost for new subscribers expires February 6, 2026.
No Opus 4.5 on hosted free tier: While Kilo Code supports 500+ models via BYOK, hosted Opus 4.5 requires paid credits. For free Opus 4.5, see AMP Ad-Supported or Antigravity.
Where Next
Need Opus 4.5 for free? → AMP Ad-Supported - $10/day free credits, Opus 4.5 available → Antigravity - Free Opus 4.5 during public preview
Want more free Kimi k2.5 options? → OpenCode Zen - Alternative free Kimi k2.5 access (beta) → Kimi Code - Official IDE with 7-day trial
Ready to pay for more models? → Kimi k2.5 API - $3/1M tokens (8x cheaper than Claude) → Kilo Pass - Subscriptions from $19/month with bonus credits
Related Resources
- Free Frontier Stack - Current free tier options (updated Feb 2026)
- Kimi k2.5 Model Guide - Capabilities and benchmarks
- Smart Spend Guide - When to upgrade to paid
Last verified: February 1, 2026 (via kilo.ai profile dashboard). Current offers: Free Kimi k2.5 via hosted tier, $20 first top-up bonus, Kilo Pass subscriptions ($19/$49/$199), BYOK support. First-time subscriber bonus: 50% bonus credits for first 2 months (expires Feb 6, 2026). Important: Always verify current terms at kilo.ai before signing up.