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Llama 4 Scout (free) vs Kimi K2

Kimi K2 offers 131K tokens context vs 64K tokens, Llama 4 Scout (free) is more cost-effective, Llama 4 Scout (free) supports vision. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Llama 4 Scout (free)

OpenRouter

64K 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
Llama 4 Scout (free)
Kimi K2
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
64K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
64K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$0.55
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$2.20
Release Date
Apr 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Llama 4 Scout (free)
Kimi K2
Text Generation
Vision
Function Calling
File Attachments

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Llama 4 Scout (free) if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Kimi K2 if:

  • • You need a larger context window