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