DeepSeek: R1 0528 vs MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
Side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek: R1 0528 and MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto). Compare pricing, context window, capabilities, and find out which is better for your workflow.
Verdict
strong confidenceDeepSeek: R1 0528 leads overall
DeepSeek: R1 0528 leads in price and capabilities and max output, making it the stronger choice for most workflows. MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) remains competitive with advantages in context window.
Best for with DeepSeek: R1 0528
Best for with MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
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Technical specifications
| DeepSeek: R1 0528 | MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Kimi / Moonshot AI |
| Input price | $0.45/M | $0.60/M |
| Output price | $2/M | $3/M |
| Context window | 164K | 262K |
| Max output | 66K | N/A |
| Capabilities | Tool useReasoning | Tool use |
| Released | May 28, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Scoring breakdown
How each dimension compares
Price
DeepSeek: R1 0528 leadsDeepSeek: R1 0528
$2/M tokens
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
$3/M tokens
Context Window
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto) leadsDeepSeek: R1 0528
164K tokens
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
262K tokens
Capabilities
DeepSeek: R1 0528 leadsDeepSeek: R1 0528
2/4
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
1/4
Max Output
DeepSeek: R1 0528 leadsDeepSeek: R1 0528
66K tokens
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
N/A
Recency
DeepSeek: R1 0528
May 2025
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 (exacto)
Sep 2025
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