DeepSeek V3 vs kimi/kimi-k2.5
DeepSeek V3 is cheaper on output tokens, while kimi/kimi-k2.5 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3 or kimi/kimi-k2.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3 | kimi/kimi-k2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | Alibaba (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.29 | $0.60 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.15 | $3.00 |
| Context window | 66K | 262K |
| Parameters | 671B | 1T |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Jan 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.