Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Kimi K2.6 | DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.95 | $1.35 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4 | $4.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Kimi K2.6 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.71/M tokens vs $2.36/M for DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25).
Kimi K2.6 wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Kimi K2.6 generates tokens faster at 135 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, DeepSeek R1 0528 (May '25) has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.78s).
Choose based on your priorities: Kimi K2.6 for lower cost, Kimi K2.6 for stronger benchmark performance, and Kimi K2.6 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.