Hermes 3 405B Instruct alternatives
Best Hermes 3 405B Instruct alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Hermes 3 405B Instruct, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Hermes 3 405B Instruct
- Input / 1M
- $1
- Output / 1M
- $1
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 7.4
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Why people switch away from Hermes 3 405B Instruct, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Hermes 3 405B Instruct alternatives
Each model is scored against Hermes 3 405B Instruct. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$1 | Output / 1M$1 | Context131K | Intelligence7.4 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.10-90% | Output / 1M$1.10+10% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.6+30% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-88% | Output / 1M$0.80-20% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.2+24% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-85% | Output / 1M$0.60-40% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence7.9+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1 | Output / 1M$1 | Context127K-3% | Intelligence7.7+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22-78% | Output / 1M$0.50-50% | Context131K | Intelligence7.7+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1 | Output / 1M$3+200% | Context131K | Intelligence7.5+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-75% | Output / 1M$0.75-25% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence7.3-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.66-34% | Output / 1M$1 | Context33K-75% | Intelligence6.7-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.70-30% | Output / 1M$0.70-30% | Context131K | Intelligence6.7-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-85% | Output / 1M$0.60-40% | Context128K-2% | Intelligence6.7-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputAccepts image and file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Hermes 3 405B Instruct?
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.10 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1 for Hermes 3 405B Instruct.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hermes 3 405B Instruct?
Yes. Llama 3.3 70B Instruct charges $0.50 per 1M output tokens, versus $1 for Hermes 3 405B Instruct.
Can I try Hermes 3 405B Instruct and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Hermes 3 405B Instruct with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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