Kimi K2.6 vs DeepSeek-R1
Kimi K2.6 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2.6 offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2.6 or DeepSeek-R1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2.6 | DeepSeek-R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Azure | Azure |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.95 | $1.35 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $4.00 | $5.40 |
| Context window | 262K | 164K |
| Parameters | 1T | 671B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Jan 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.