What are the differences between Kimi, Kimi Work, Kimi Code, and Kimi Claw? Which one should I use?
Kimi includes both a ready-to-use online assistant and several products designed for different users and scenarios. They share Kimi’s core capabilities, with the main differences being where you use them, who they are for, and what they do best.
Differences at a glance
| Product | What it is | Best for | Where to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi (web / App) | An online AI assistant that combines chat and Agent capabilities | Everyday Q&A, writing, search, website / PPT / document and spreadsheet creation, Deep Research, and more | Web and mobile App |
| Kimi Work | A local Agent for knowledge workers (desktop) | Working with local files on your computer, automating tasks across desktop apps, and completing long-running tasks | Mac / Windows client |
| Kimi Code | A coding assistant suite for developers | Writing code and maintaining codebases | CLI and VS Code extension |
| Kimi Claw | A zero-deployment cloud automation platform | 24/7 cloud automation and bots connected to Feishu / WeChat and other platforms | Cloud (no server required) |
Which one should I use?
- For everyday chat, writing, search, or asking Kimi to build a website, create PPTs and spreadsheets, or conduct Deep Research → Use Kimi (web / App).
- If you need Kimi to read and write local files on your computer, automate workflows across multiple desktop apps, or run long tasks → Use Kimi Work (desktop).
- If you are a developer and mainly need help writing code or maintaining projects → Use Kimi Code.
- If you want a cloud-based bot that stays online, runs automatically, and connects to Feishu / WeChat and other platforms → Use Kimi Claw.
Kimi’s online experience already combines “chat” and “Agent”, so you do not need to switch between them. In the Kimi Work desktop client, there are two modes: “Work” (an Agent mode for deliverables) and “Chat” (for quick conversations).
Which membership plan should I choose?
Membership benefits are tied to your Kimi account. All membership features (chat, Agent, Deep Research, Kimi Code, and more) share the same credit pool. Kimi Code also has a separate limit of 5 hours per week, which applies only to Kimi Code. For plan details and pricing, see the membership subscription page.
If you mainly use Kimi for daily needs plus occasional tasks, a suitable Kimi membership plan will cover most scenarios across web / App / Kimi Work. Developers who code frequently may also want to review the Kimi Code benefits.