QwQ Plus vs Kimi K2 Thinking
QwQ Plus is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2 Thinking offers a larger context window. Choose QwQ Plus or Kimi K2 Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | QwQ Plus | Kimi K2 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | MoonshotAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $0.60 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.40 | $2.50 |
| Context window | 131K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | 1T |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Nov 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 65.4 | — |
| LiveBench score | — | 62.3 |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 59.1 |
FAQ
Is QwQ Plus or Kimi K2 Thinking cheaper?
QwQ Plus is cheaper on output tokens ($2.40 vs $2.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, QwQ Plus or Kimi K2 Thinking?
Kimi K2 Thinking has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.