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DeepSeek V3.1 vs Kimi K3

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DeepSeekDeepSeek V3.1

Large hybrid reasoning model supporting thinking and non-thinking modes.

72164K ctx$0.21/$0.79 per M#54/92
MoonshotAIKimi K3

MoonshotAI's 2.8T-parameter flagship for complex coding, knowledge work, and long-horizon agent runs.

1.0M ctx$3.00/$15.00 per M
AI Output
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DeepSeekDeepSeek V3.1
Reasoning
CodingInsufficient data
AgenticInsufficient data
ReasoningInsufficient data
MathInsufficient data
Sources:Epoch ECI·OpenRouter· as of 2026-07-10
Cheaper
Capability
CapabilityECI71.6
Reasoning & Knowledge
Graduate Science—Expert-Level—
Agentic
Terminal Tasks—
MoonshotAIKimi K3
Reasoning
CodingInsufficient data
MathInsufficient data
Sources:Provider·OpenRouter· as of 2026-07-16
Capability
Capability—
Reasoning & Knowledge
Graduate Science93.5%Expert-Level43.5%
Agentic
Terminal Tasks88.3%
Specs
DeepSeekDeepSeek V3.1
164K
Context
33K
Max output
Aug 2025
Released
MoonshotAIKimi K3
1.0M
Context
16K
Max output
Jul 2026
Released
Capabilities
DeepSeekDeepSeek V3.1
Vision
Audio
Reasoning
MoonshotAIKimi K3
Vision
Audio
Reasoning
Pricing
DeepSeekDeepSeek V3.1
Live pricing, shown before you run
Input$0.21/M tokens
Output$0.79/M tokens
Cache read$0.13/M tokens
MoonshotAIKimi K3
Live pricing, shown before you run
Input$3.00/M tokens
Output$15.00/M tokens
Cache read$0.30/M tokens
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Frequently Asked Questions: DeepSeek V3.1 vs Kimi K3▼

Which is better, DeepSeek V3.1 or Kimi K3?

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Both DeepSeek V3.1 and Kimi K3 are capable AI models. The best choice depends on your specific use case: consider pricing, context window, speed, and which capabilities (vision, reasoning, audio) you need.

Which is cheaper, DeepSeek V3.1 or Kimi K3?

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DeepSeek V3.1 has a lower blended cost. DeepSeek V3.1: $0.21 input / $0.79 output. Kimi K3: $3.00 input / $15.00 output.

Which has a larger context window, DeepSeek V3.1 or Kimi K3?

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Kimi K3 has a larger context window: DeepSeek V3.1 supports 164K tokens vs Kimi K3 at 1M tokens.

Do both DeepSeek V3.1 and Kimi K3 support vision?

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Kimi K3 supports vision/image input, but DeepSeek V3.1 does not.

What are the key differences between DeepSeek V3.1 and Kimi K3?

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Key differences: DeepSeek V3.1 is significantly cheaper; only Kimi K3 supports vision input. Compare full specs on this page.

Which model should I choose for my use case?

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If cost is your priority, choose the cheaper option. If you need the highest intelligence for complex tasks, pick the higher-scoring model. For long documents or codebases, choose the larger context window. You can try both DeepSeek V3.1 and Kimi K3 for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.

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