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DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (exacto) vs Kimi K2 Instruct 0905

Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 offers 262K tokens context vs 131K tokens, DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (exacto) includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (exacto)

OpenRouter

131K tokens context • $0.27 / $1.00 per 1M tokens

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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 V3.1 Terminus (exacto)
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
131K tokens
262K tokens
Max Output Tokens
66K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.27
$0.60
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.00
$2.50
Release Date
Sep 2025
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (exacto)
Kimi K2 Instruct 0905
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek V3.1 Terminus (exacto) if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority
  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct 0905 if:

  • • You need a larger context window