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Kimi K2 Instruct vs Deepseek R1 05/28

Kimi K2 Instruct is more cost-effective, Deepseek R1 05/28 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Kimi K2 Instruct

Fireworks AI

128K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 per 1M tokens

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Deepseek R1 05/28

Fireworks AI

160K tokens context • $3.00 / $8.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Kimi K2 Instruct
Deepseek R1 05/28
Provider
Fireworks AI
Fireworks AI
Context Window
128K tokens
160K tokens
Max Output Tokens
16K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.00
$3.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$3.00
$8.00
Release Date
Jul 2025
May 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Kimi K2 Instruct
Deepseek R1 05/28
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Deepseek R1 05/28 if:

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