DeepSeek: R1 0528 vs MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking
Side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek: R1 0528 and MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking. 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 context window and max output, making it the stronger choice for most workflows. MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking remains competitive with advantages in price.
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Technical specifications
| DeepSeek: R1 0528 | MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Kimi / Moonshot AI |
| Input price | $0.45/M | $0.47/M |
| Output price | $2/M | $2/M |
| Context window | 164K | 131K |
| Max output | 66K | N/A |
| Capabilities | Tool useReasoning | Tool useReasoning |
| Released | May 28, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 |
Scoring breakdown
How each dimension compares
Price
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking leadsDeepSeek: R1 0528
$2/M tokens
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking
$2/M tokens
Context Window
DeepSeek: R1 0528 leadsDeepSeek: R1 0528
164K tokens
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking
131K tokens
Capabilities
DeepSeek: R1 0528
2/4
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking
2/4
Max Output
DeepSeek: R1 0528 leadsDeepSeek: R1 0528
66K tokens
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking
N/A
Recency
DeepSeek: R1 0528
May 2025
MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 Thinking
Nov 2025
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