Kimi K2.6 vs DeepSeek-V3
DeepSeek-V3 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2.6 offers a larger context window. Choose Kimi K2.6 or DeepSeek-V3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Kimi K2.6 | DeepSeek-V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Together AI | Together AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $4.50 | $1.25 |
| Context window | 262K | 131K |
| Parameters | 1T | 671B |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Dec 2024 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.