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DeepSeek V3 vs Kimi K2 Instruct

DeepSeek V3 includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

DeepSeek V3

Together AI

131K tokens context • $1.25 / $1.25 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Together AI

131K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
DeepSeek V3
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Together AI
Together AI
Context Window
131K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
12K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.25
$1.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.25
$3.00
Release Date
Jan 2025
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
DeepSeek V3
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose DeepSeek V3 if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if:

  • • Cost efficiency is a priority