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DeepSeek V3 0324 vs Kimi K2

Kimi K2 offers 131K tokens context vs 16K tokens, DeepSeek V3 0324 is more cost-effective. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek V3 0324

OpenRouter

16K tokens context • Free

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Kimi K2

OpenRouter

131K tokens context • $0.55 / $2.20 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek V3 0324
Kimi K2
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
16K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$0.55
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$2.20
Release Date
Mar 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek V3 0324
Kimi K2
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek V3 0324 if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Kimi K2 if:

  • • You need a larger context window