DeepSeek V3 0324 vs Kimi K2.6
DeepSeek V3 0324 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K2.6 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek V3 0324 or Kimi K2.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek V3 0324 | Kimi K2.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Crusoe | Crusoe |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.50 | $0.70 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $3.50 |
| Context window | 164K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Apr 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.