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Kimi K3 vs DeepSeek V4 Pro vs GLM-5.2: Open Trillion-Scale MoE Models Compared on Benchmarks, License, and Serving Cost

Three trillion-scale open MoE models just went head-to-head. Here's who won on benchmarks, licensing, and serving cost.

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Why it matters

Open-source MoE models are reaching parity with closed alternatives on reasoning and code tasks. For builders choosing between Kimi K3, DeepSeek V4 Pro, and GLM-5.2, this benchmark comparison directly impacts which stack to adopt—especially on serving cost and license flexibility.

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5 to know
  1. Three trillion-scale MoE models compared: Kimi K3, DeepSeek V4 Pro, GLM-5.2

  2. Benchmarks measured across intelligence, reasoning, and task performance

  3. License comparison: MIT vs Modified MIT weights

  4. Serving cost analysis provided for each model

  5. Open-source flagships in direct capability competition

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Publisher excerpt: Three open MoE flagships face off on measured intelligence, MIT versus Modified MIT weights, and real serving cost
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