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DeepSeek V3.1 Reasoning vs Kimi K2 Instruct

DeepSeek V3.1 Reasoning offers 164K tokens context vs 75K tokens, DeepSeek V3.1 Reasoning includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek V3.1 Reasoning

Chutes

164K tokens context • $0.20 / $0.80 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Chutes

75K tokens context • $0.15 / $0.59 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek V3.1 Reasoning
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Chutes
Chutes
Context Window
164K tokens
75K tokens
Max Output Tokens
164K tokens
75K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.20
$0.15
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.80
$0.59
Release Date
Aug 2025
Aug 2025

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek V3.1 Reasoning
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek V3.1 Reasoning if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority