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Hermes 4 405B vs Kimi K2

Hermes 4 405B includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Hermes 4 405B

OpenRouter

131K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 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
Hermes 4 405B
Kimi K2
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
131K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
131K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.00
$0.55
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$3.00
$2.20
Release Date
Aug 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Hermes 4 405B
Kimi K2
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Hermes 4 405B if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority