DeepSeek-R1 vs Kimi K3
DeepSeek-R1 is cheaper on output tokens, while Kimi K3 offers a larger context window. Choose DeepSeek-R1 or Kimi K3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | DeepSeek-R1 | Kimi K3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Melious | Melious |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.70 | $3.19 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.78 | $15.94 |
| Context window | 164K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Jul 2026 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.