Devstral SmallvsKimi Linear
Devstral Small | Kimi Linear | |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications | ||
ParametersA rough measure of how big the model is. More parameters usually means more capable and more expensive to run, though it is a poor guide on its own — a smaller, newer model often beats a larger, older one. | 24B | 48B |
| Overview | ||
| Company | Mistral | Moonshot AI |
| Release date | May 21 2025 | Oct 30 2025 |
| Access | Open Weight | Open Weight |
Other comparisons
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Frequently asked questions
Devstral Small and Kimi Linear don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Devstral Small shipped 162 days before Kimi Linear, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Devstral Small has 24B parameters, while Kimi Linear has 48B.
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Devstral Small and Kimi Linear don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Devstral Small was released by Mistral on May 21 2025.
Kimi Linear was released by Moonshot AI on Oct 30 2025.