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Gemini 2.0 Flash vs Kimi K2 Instruct

Gemini 2.0 Flash offers 1.0M tokens context vs 131K tokens, Gemini 2.0 Flash is more cost-effective, Gemini 2.0 Flash supports vision. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

Gemini 2.0 Flash

Vercel AI Gateway

1.0M tokens context • $0.10 / $0.40 per 1M tokens

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Kimi K2 Instruct

Vercel AI Gateway

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

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
Gemini 2.0 Flash
Kimi K2 Instruct
Provider
Vercel AI Gateway
Vercel AI Gateway
Context Window
1.0M tokens
131K tokens
Max Output Tokens
8K tokens
16K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.10
$1.00
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.40
$3.00
Release Date
Dec 2024
Jul 2025

Capabilities

Capability
Gemini 2.0 Flash
Kimi K2 Instruct
Text Generation
Vision
Audio Input
Video Understanding
PDF Processing
Function Calling
File Attachments

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose Gemini 2.0 Flash if:

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

Choose Kimi K2 Instruct if:

  • • You prefer open weights