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One table to see how deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 (DeepSeek) and kimi-k2.7-code (Moonshot AI) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 has the lower input price, 91% cheaper than kimi-k2.7-code.
- deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 has the lower output price, 91% cheaper than kimi-k2.7-code.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 | kimi-k2.7-code |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | DeepSeek | Moonshot AI |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.42 | ¥4.4828 |
| Output price | ¥1.68 | ¥18.6208 |
| Cache read | ¥0.0084 | ¥0.8966 |
| Cache write | — | ¥5.2727 |
| Capabilities | Text | Text · Multimodal |
| Endpoints | 2 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash is DeepSeek's current mainstay model; its official API model name is deepseek-flash. It supports a 1M context and up to 384K output, with thinking and non-thinking modes switchable by default, features image understanding, tool use, and JSON Output, and is compatible with the OpenAI and Anthropic APIs.
kimi-k2.7-code
Coding-focused variant in the Kimi K2 family. Accepts text and image inputs, with reasoning on by default. Suited for long-horizon coding and agentic workflows.
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 or kimi-k2.7-code?
- deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 has the lower input price, 91% cheaper than kimi-k2.7-code.
- Can I call deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017 and kimi-k2.7-code through the same API?
- Yes. Both are served through EasyAPI's OpenAI-compatible API. Point base_url at EasyAPI and swap the model name; no separate vendor accounts needed.