DeepSeek-R1 vs Kimi K2 Instruct
DeepSeek-R1 includes advanced reasoning, Kimi K2 Instruct has open weights. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.
Quick Overview
DeepSeek-R1
Vercel AI Gateway
128K tokens context • $1.35 / $5.40 per 1M tokens
View full specifications →Kimi K2 Instruct
Vercel AI Gateway
131K tokens context • $1.00 / $3.00 per 1M tokens
View full specifications →Detailed Comparison
Specification
DeepSeek-R1
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Vercel AI Gateway
Vercel AI Gateway
Context Window
128K tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
33K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.35
$1.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$5.40
$3.00
Release Date
Jan 2025
Jul 2025
Capabilities
Capability
DeepSeek-R1
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning
Which Model Should You Choose?
Choose DeepSeek-R1 if:
- • You need advanced reasoning
Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if:
- • You need a larger context window
- • Cost efficiency is a priority
- • You prefer open weights