# Dia vs Kimi

> Dia: An AI-native web browser that answers questions across your tabs and work apps
> Kimi: Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model

- Dia profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/dia
- Kimi profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/kimi
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/dia-vs-kimi
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Dia and Kimi are both AI Assistants tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Dia is available on Windows. Only Kimi is available on Web and iOS and offers an API.

### Choose Dia if

- You want a tool built for asking questions across tabs and connected work apps, summarizing pages and meetings, and organizing many open tabs.
- Free to download, with a $20 per month Pro plan rather than a mandatory subscription.
- AI chat can use content from open tabs and connected work apps.

### Choose Kimi if

- You want a tool built for Long-form research, generating slide decks and documents, parallel agent tasks, coding assistance with Kimi Code.
- International USD plans start at $19/month and include Kimi Code and Agent Swarm.
- Broad agent toolset: deep research, slides, documents, spreadsheets, website building and scheduled tasks.

## Pricing

| | Dia | Kimi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Dia | Kimi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chat with your tabs | Yes | Not listed |
| Connected apps | Yes | Not listed |
| Skills | Yes | Not listed |
| Morning Brief | Yes | Not listed |
| Decks and reports | Yes | Not listed |
| Live Work | Yes | Not listed |
| Splits and organized tabs | Yes | Not listed |
| Profiles | Yes | Not listed |
| Privacy controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Dia for Work | Yes | Not listed |
| Kimi K3 Assistant | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent Swarm | Not listed | Yes |
| Deep Research | Not listed | Yes |
| Presentations and Documents | Not listed | Yes |
| App and Website Builder | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduled Tasks and Projects | Not listed | Yes |
| Kimi Code | Not listed | Yes |
| Plugins | Not listed | Yes |
| Goal Mode | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Dia | Kimi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Dia strengths

- Free to download, with a $20 per month Pro plan rather than a mandatory subscription.
- AI chat can use content from open tabs and connected work apps.
- Frequent releases: Mac v1.52.0 and v1.53.0 shipped in October 2026.
- Separate profiles keep work and personal tabs and AI context apart.
- Dia for Work provides SAML SSO, MDM policies and a SOC 2 Type II examination.

## Dia limitations

- Desktop only; no publicly released iOS or Android app.
- Windows version is new (v1.0 on October 6, 2026) and trails the Mac version.
- Free-tier AI usage limits are not published, and the site has no public pricing page.
- Several workflow features depend on connected work apps and a work-focused setup.

## Kimi strengths

- International USD plans start at $19/month and include Kimi Code and Agent Swarm.
- Broad agent toolset: deep research, slides, documents, spreadsheets, website building and scheduled tasks.
- A separate pay-per-token API with a 1M-token context window on K3.
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings on the US App Store.
- Earlier K2-family models were reported to have downloadable weights, which suits self-hosting teams.

## Kimi limitations

- Free-tier limits are not clearly published on the help pages.
- Plan structure is changing: legacy plan names (Moderato, Allegretto, Allegro, Vivace) coexist with Plus, Pro, Max and Ultra, which can confuse buyers.
- Credits do not roll over, and one shared pool covers chat, agents and Kimi Code.
- The site interface and several help pages default to Chinese; I found no confirmed Android or Windows client.

## FAQ

**Is Dia better than Kimi?**

It depends on your workflow. Dia is built for asking questions across tabs and connected work apps, summarizing pages and meetings, and organizing many open tabs. Kimi is built for Long-form research, generating slide decks and documents, parallel agent tasks, coding assistance with Kimi Code.

**What are the key feature differences between Dia and Kimi?**

Dia: An AI-native web browser that answers questions across your tabs and work apps. Kimi: Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model.

**Does Dia or Kimi have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Dia is freemium and Kimi is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Dia or Kimi?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.