DeepSeek V4 vs Kimi K2
Both models are evenly matched
Arena ELO
Kimi K2
Cheaper
DeepSeek V4
Faster
Kimi K2
Detailed Comparison
| Category | DeepSeek V4 | Kimi K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Moonshot |
| Context Window | 128K | 128K |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $0.435 WIN | $0.55 |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $0.87 WIN | $2.2 |
| Arena ELO | N/A | 1380 WIN |
| Coding | N/A | 65.8% SWE-bench |
| Reasoning | N/A | 60.2% BrowseComp |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | N/A | ~50 t/s WIN |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V4 or Kimi K2?
DeepSeek V4 is approximately 53% cheaper than Kimi K2 per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, DeepSeek V4 or Kimi K2?
DeepSeek V4 scores N/A on coding benchmarks, while Kimi K2 scores 65.8% SWE-bench.
Which has a larger context window?
DeepSeek V4 supports 128K context, while Kimi K2 supports 128K.
Is DeepSeek V4 or Kimi K2 open source?
DeepSeek V4 is open source. Kimi K2 is open source.
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