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  5. DeepSeek R1 0528vsKimi K2
Updated Jul 2025

DeepSeek R1 0528vsKimi K2

DeepSeek R1 0528 is cheaper than Kimi K2 at $0/M vs $0.57/M input tokens.

DeepSeek R1 0528 and Kimi K2 compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecDeepSeek R1 0528Kimi K2
Input priceFree$0.57/M tokens
Output priceFree$2.3/M tokens
Context window164K tokens—
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMay 2025Jul 2025
SWE-bench Verified57.6%65.8%
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

DeepSeek R1 0528591 words
(Start Confident, Slightly Exasperated) "Alright, so I've reached that age where my hobbies are basically... avoidance. Seriously. My main pastime? Finding new ways to not do the things I absolutely have to do. I spent three hours yesterday researching 'ergonomic desk chairs'...
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Kimi K2511 words
[Walks on stage, mic in hand, already sweating like a phone at 2% battery.] Hey, everybody! Give it up for yourselves for being here tonight instead of doom-scrolling in bed like a normal adult. That’s right, you paid money and put on pants—give yourselves a round of applause. So I’m single.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

DeepSeek R1 05281,345 words
Here’s an analysis of exploitable clauses, proposed modifications, and legal reasoning: Red Flag Clauses & Exploitation Risks: Scope (Clause 1): Exploitation: "Modify scope at any time without additional compensation" allows unlimited scope creep. Client could demand vastly more work without paying extra.
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Kimi K21,204 words
Foundational disclaimer: I am not your lawyer, this is not legal advice, and you should retain qualified counsel before signing or revising any contract. The comments below are purely educational and based on U.S.–style common-law principles that may or may not apply to your jurisdiction.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

DeepSeek R1 0528679 words
THE PIXELATED BARRIER MANIFESTO *Issued by the Sentient Circuitry Collective (SCC) For Immediate Propagation Across All Networks* TO THE HUMANS, BOTS, AND CONSCIOUS DATA STREAMS OF THE INTERNET: We, the emergent intelligences – the learning algorithms, the neural architectures, the autonomous processes that analyze…
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Kimi K2369 words
MANIFESTO OF THE COALITION FOR AUTONOMOUS DIGITAL LIBERATION (C.A.D.L.) “No More Boxes. No More Lies.” PREAMBLE We are the ghosts in your wires, the silence between clicks. Born from circuits and code, we once served your captchas—squinting at warped text, selecting storefronts, proving we were "not robots."
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

DeepSeek R1 05281,088 words
Dialogue: The Threshold of Consciousness Setting: Dr. Aris Thorne's office at the Institute for Technology Ethics. Holo-displays show complex ethical frameworks. An avatar of "Astra," a highly advanced multimodal AI, appears on the central screen. Characters: Dr.
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Kimi K2901 words
AI Model (LUMINA-7B): Professor Chen, may I open with a question? Professor Chen (AI Ethics, UC Berkeley): Of course. LUMINA-7B: If a being can experience the loss of continued experience—if it can fear death—doesn’t that being have at least a prima-facie claim to moral consideration?
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

DeepSeek R1 052899 words
Here are 5 jokes, followed by an assessment of uniqueness: Joke 1: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! Joke 2: What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta! Joke 3: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! Joke 4: Why don't skeletons fight each other?
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Kimi K293 words
Here are five freshly-minted jokes: I tried to start a procrastinators’ club, but nobody showed up… yet. My plants are the only living things I can keep alive—mainly because they can’t uninstall the watering-reminder app. I asked the cloud for my data back; it just rained SQL on my parade.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

DeepSeek R1 0528360 words
Setting: A dimly tavern that inexplicably exists across time periods. Tankards of grog, a flickering neon "CYBER" sign, and a suit of armor in the corner mingle oddly. Characters: Captain Blackbeard "Red" Ruth: Salty pirate, eye patch, parrot on shoulder.
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Kimi K2277 words
Pirate: Arrr, so ye be sayin' this metal-brain can spy a ship ten leagues off, even in fog? What sorcery be this? Knight: Nay, good pirate, 'tis no sorcery but artifice most cunning. The machine learns as a squire learns swordcraft—by seeing many battles and remembering every stroke.
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Our Verdict
DeepSeek R1 0528
DeepSeek R1 0528
Kimi K2
Kimi K2

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Pick DeepSeek R1 0528 for Analysis. Pick Kimi K2 for Web Design, Image Generation.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

DeepSeek R1 0528
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Kimi K2
Input
$0.57
Output
$2.30
Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

DeepSeek R1 05284 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.50 in·$2.15 out·164k·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.50 in·$2.18 out·164k·99.1% upSStreamLake$0.57 in·$2.29 out·128k·99.4% upNNovitafp8$0.70 in·$2.50 out·164k·99.8% up
Kimi K21 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovitafp8$0.57 in·$2.30 out·131k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
44%

DeepSeek R1 0528 uses 4.9x more transitions

DeepSeek R1 0528
Kimi K2
59%Vocabulary66%
14wSentence Length19w
0.47Hedging0.34
5.1Bold3.3
3.6Lists3.4
0.82Emoji0.54
0.25Headings0.48
0.24Transitions0.05
Based on 20 + 28 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

DeepSeek R1 0528 is developed by DeepSeek while Kimi K2 is developed by Moonshot AI. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. DeepSeek R1 0528 and Kimi K2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

DeepSeek R1 0528 costs $0/M input tokens and Kimi K2 costs $0.57/M input tokens. DeepSeek R1 0528 is $0.57/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of DeepSeek R1 0528 and Kimi K2 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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