Moonshot Kimi K2 Thinking vs DeepSeek R1
Both have similar output pricing, while Moonshot Kimi K2 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose Moonshot Kimi K2 Thinking or DeepSeek R1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Moonshot Kimi K2 Thinking | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba (China) | Alibaba (China) |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.57 | $0.57 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.29 | $2.29 |
| Context window | 262K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | 671B |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Jan 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.