DeepSeek R1 vs Kimi K2
Kimi K2 leads in 2 of 8 categories
Arena ELO
Kimi K2
Cheaper
Tie
Faster
Kimi K2
Detailed Comparison
| Category | DeepSeek R1 | Kimi K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Moonshot |
| Context Window | 128K | 128K |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $2.19 WIN | $2.2 |
| Arena ELO | 1310 | 1380 WIN |
| Coding | unknown | 65.8% SWE-bench |
| Reasoning | #1 Math & Coding Arena | 60.2% BrowseComp |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | ~45 t/s | ~50 t/s WIN |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek R1 or Kimi K2?
DeepSeek R1 is approximately 0% cheaper than Kimi K2 per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek R1 or Kimi K2?
DeepSeek R1 scores unknown on coding benchmarks, while Kimi K2 scores 65.8% SWE-bench.
Which has a larger context window?
DeepSeek R1 supports 128K context, while Kimi K2 supports 128K.
Is DeepSeek R1 or Kimi K2 open source?
DeepSeek R1 is open source. Kimi K2 is open source.
Which ranks higher on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard?
Kimi K2 ranks higher with ELO 1380 vs 1310.
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