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DeepSeek V3 0324 vs Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 offers 262K 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 Instruct 0905

OpenRouter

262K tokens context • $0.60 / $2.50 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek V3 0324
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
16K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$2.50
Release Date
Mar 2025
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek V3 0324
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek V3 0324 if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 if:

  • • You need a larger context window