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Cypher Alpha (free) vs Kimi K2

Cypher Alpha (free) offers 1.0M tokens context vs 131K tokens, Cypher Alpha (free) is more cost-effective, Kimi K2 has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Cypher Alpha (free)

OpenRouter

1.0M 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
Cypher Alpha (free)
Kimi K2
Provider
OpenRouter
OpenRouter
Context Window
1.0M tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
1.0M tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$0.55
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
Free
$2.20
Release Date
Jul 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Cypher Alpha (free)
Kimi K2
Text Generation
Function Calling

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Cypher Alpha (free) if:

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

Choose Kimi K2 if:

  • • You prefer open weights