Model vendor
Nous Research is an AI research organization focused on developing open-source large language models. Known for the Hermes and Capybara model series, they specialize in fine-tuning and instruction-following capabilities.
Updated Aug 11, 2026. Data as of 2026-08-11
Default-version specifications and scored-version capability values are labeled separately.
| NR | Hermes 3 70B | 7.2 | 80.0% | 131.1K | Closed weights | Hermes 3 70B |
Each unique model uses its latest scored version.
Leading Nous Research models by score, price and context window.
Background and model catalog information for Nous Research.
Nous Research is an AI research organization focused on developing open-source large language models. Known for the Hermes and Capybara model series, they specialize in fine-tuning and instruction-following capabilities.
Model ownership is separate from API hosting. One model can be offered by multiple API providers with different prices.
Catalog data as of 2026-08-11.
Common questions about Nous Research.
Hermes 3 70B currently has the strongest LLMBoard score from this vendor.
The catalog contains 1 independently selectable Nous Research models and 1 versions.
Not necessarily. Vendor identifies the model developer; API providers are tracked separately.
No current default version is marked as open weight.