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Codestral 2508 vs Kimi K2

Codestral 2508 offers 256K tokens context vs 131K tokens. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Codestral 2508

OpenRouter

256K tokens context • $0.30 / $0.90 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2

OpenRouter

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

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Codestral 2508
Kimi K2
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
256K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
256K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.30
$0.55
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.90
$2.20
Release Date
Aug 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Codestral 2508
Kimi K2
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Codestral 2508 if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Kimi K2 if: