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Hermes-4 405B vs Kimi K2 0711

Hermes-4 405B includes advanced reasoning, Kimi K2 0711 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Hermes-4 405B

Nebius Token Factory

131K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 0711

Moonshot AI (China)

131K tokens context • $0.60 / $2.50 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Hermes-4 405B
Kimi K2 0711
Provider
Nebius Token Factory
Moonshot AI (China)
Context Window
131K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.00
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$3.00
$2.50
Release Date
Aug 2024
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Hermes-4 405B
Kimi K2 0711
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Hermes-4 405B if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 0711 if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You prefer open weights