Hermes 4 405B alternatives
Best Hermes 4 405B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Hermes 4 405B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Hermes 4 405B
- Input / 1M
- $1
- Output / 1M
- $3
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 7.5
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Why people switch away from Hermes 4 405B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Hermes 4 405B alternatives
Each model is scored against Hermes 4 405B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hermes 4 405B Nous | Input / 1M$1 | Output / 1M$3 | Context131K | Intelligence7.5 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.40-60% | Output / 1M$1.60-47% | Context1.05M+699% | Intelligence10.2+36% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.9x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21-79% | Output / 1M$1.90-37% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.9+32% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-60% | Output / 1M$2-33% | Context131K | Intelligence9.2+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-60% | Output / 1M$2-33% | Context131K | Intelligence9+20% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-60% | Output / 1M$2-33% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence8.6+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60-40% | Output / 1M$1.80-40% | Context66K-50% | Intelligence7.6+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$2+100% | Output / 1M$6+100% | Context131K | Intelligence7.6+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$1 | Output / 1M$1-67% | Context131K | Intelligence7.4-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:3x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.80-20% | Output / 1M$3.20+7% | Context300K+129% | Intelligence7-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 300K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.70-30% | Output / 1M$0.70-77% | Context131K | Intelligence6.7-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:4.3x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Hermes 4 405B?
GPT-4.1 Mini from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.60 per 1M output tokens, compared with $3 for Hermes 4 405B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hermes 4 405B?
Yes. Hermes 3 70B Instruct charges $0.70 per 1M output tokens, versus $3 for Hermes 4 405B.
Can I try Hermes 4 405B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Hermes 4 405B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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