DeepSeek vs KwaiKAT
Verdict
- DeepSeek's flagship leads: Deepseek v4 Pro at 60.3 vs KAT-Coder-Pro V2 at 58.1.
- DeepSeek has the better model in 4 of 4 price bands.
- DeepSeek publishes more open-weights models (10 vs 0).
Best model per price band
Each provider’s highest-index model below the price ceiling. Purple marks the winner of the band.
| Price band | DeepSeek | KwaiKAT |
|---|---|---|
| Under $0.50/M | DeepSeek V4 Flash high 59.3$0.168/M | – |
| Under $2/M | DeepSeek V4 Pro high 60.0$0.548/M | KAT-Coder-Pro V2 58.1$0.525/M |
| Under $10/M | DeepSeek V4 Pro high 60.0$0.548/M | KAT-Coder-Pro V2 58.1$0.525/M |
| Any price | DeepSeek V4 Pro high 60.0$0.548/M | KAT-Coder-Pro V2 58.1$0.525/M |
Line-up
| Metric | DeepSeek | KwaiKAT |
|---|---|---|
| Flagship index | 60.3 | 58.1 |
| Ranked models | 14 | 1 |
| Open-weights models | 10 | 0 |
| Cheapest ranked, $/M | $0.068 | $0.525 |
| Fastest ranked, tok/s | 119 | – |
| Release cadence, days | 84 | – |
| Last release | 21 Aug 2026 | – |
| Next expected | 10 Oct 2026 – 16 Dec 2026 | – |