Kimi K3.1 Pro or DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017?
The top of the line against its value pick. Kimi K3.1 Pro scores well above DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017; DeepSeek costs far less for every kind of token. Both read images, call tools and read a million tokens.
| Kimi K3.1 Pro Outlaw | DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 Outlaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Model id | kimi-k3.1-pro-outlaw | deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017-outlaw |
| Intelligence Index (base model) | 55 | 39 |
| Context | 1,048,576 tokens | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Longest reply | 943,718 tokens | 262,144 tokens |
| Tool calling | Yes | Yes |
| Images | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | On by default, adjustable | On by default, adjustable |
| Input, per 1M tokens | $7.50 | $1.25 |
| Cached input, per 1M tokens | $0.80 | $0.30 |
| Output, per 1M tokens | $37.50 | $2.50 |
| A 25-turn agent session | $2.29 | $0.39 |
Intelligence Index is the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v4.3.2 for each base model; uncensored builds are not benchmarked separately. The agent session is about 750,000 input tokens re-read across 25 turns, 85% of them cache hits, and 25,000 tokens written. Prices are what Wild West charges, checked 18 October 2026; the model pages always carry the current figures.
Use Kimi K3.1 Pro Outlaw when
- The task needs the strongest model on offer. The base models score 55 and 39 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.
- The reply is very long. It writes up to 943,718 tokens in one reply against 262,144.
Use DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 Outlaw when
- The session is long and mostly re-read context. Cached input is $0.30 per million tokens against $0.80, and output $2.50 against $37.50.
- The agent runs many small steps where a few points of score do not change the result.
Trying both
Both answer on https://wildwestapi.com/v1 and the Anthropic-compatible endpoint with the same key, so the quickest comparison is your own prompt sent to each. The request is identical apart from the model id; the DeepSeek V4.1 Flash quickstart has it in curl, Python and JavaScript.
FAQ
Is Kimi K3.1 Pro Outlaw worth the price over DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 Outlaw?
For the hardest tasks, often: the base models score 55 and 39. For long routine sessions DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 Outlaw costs far less; the table shows a 25-turn session in each.
Do both read images?
Yes. Kimi K3.1 Pro Outlaw and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 Outlaw both take image input, call tools and read 1,048,576 tokens of context.
Can I switch between them?
Yes. Same endpoint, same key: change the model id from kimi-k3.1-pro-outlaw to deepseek-v4.1-flash-1017-outlaw or back.