DeepSeek R1 vs Kimi K2 Thinking
Kimi K2 Thinking is cheaper on output tokens, while DeepSeek R1 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek R1 or Kimi K2 Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek R1 | Kimi K2 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IO.NET | IO.NET |
| Input / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $0.55 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $8.75 | $2.25 |
| Context window | 128K | 33K |
| Parameters | 671B | 1T |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Nov 2024 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.