DeepSeek V3.1 vs Kimi-Dev
DeepSeek DeepSeek V3.1 | Moonshot AI Kimi-Dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Company | DeepSeek | Moonshot AI |
| Release date | Aug 21 2025 | Jun 17 2025 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
| Specifications | ||
Parameters | — | 72B |
| Timeline | ||
| Release gap | Kimi-Dev shipped 65 days before DeepSeek V3.1 | |
Which is better: DeepSeek V3.1 or Kimi-Dev?
DeepSeek V3.1 and Kimi-Dev don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Kimi-Dev shipped 65 days before DeepSeek V3.1, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Published specifications for these two models are limited — see each model page for the latest details.
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — DeepSeek V3.1 and Kimi-Dev don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Frequently asked questions
DeepSeek V3.1 was released by DeepSeek on Aug 21 2025.
Kimi-Dev was released by Moonshot AI on Jun 17 2025.
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