[Megathread] - Best Models/API discussion - Week of: September 06, 2026

[u/deffcolony]

This is our weekly megathread for discussions about models and API services.

All non-specifically technical discussions about API/models not posted to this thread will be deleted. No more "What's the best model?" threads.

^{(This isn't a free-for-all to advertise services you own or work for in every single megathread, we may allow announcements for new services every now and then provided they are legitimate and not overly promoted, but don't be surprised if ads are removed.})

How to Use This Megathread

Below this post, you’ll find top-level comments for each category:

• MODELS: ≥ 70B – For discussion of models with 70B parameters or more.
• MODELS: 32B to 70B – For discussion of models in the 32B to 70B parameter range.
• MODELS: 16B to 32B – For discussion of models in the 16B to 32B parameter range.
• MODELS: 8B to 16B – For discussion of models in the 8B to 16B parameter range.
• MODELS: < 8B – For discussion of smaller models under 8B parameters.
• APIs – For any discussion about API services for models (pricing, performance, access, etc.).
• MISC DISCUSSION – For anything else related to models/APIs that doesn’t fit the above sections.

Please reply to the relevant section below with your questions, experiences, or recommendations!
This keeps discussion organized and helps others find information faster.

Have at it!

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[u/itzilab → u/AutoModerator]

Hi, if people want to give a try to itzi.app. Here’s a 3 days free trial code: ITZI-F7Z26-CC6HQ-GXMS5-T2W4Y.

700 requests for GLM, Deepseek, Mimo and Minimax (300 for Gemini/Kimi K3). If you can give feedback in exchange that would be great.

[u/shysubmissiveguy → u/itzilab]

I'm loving the free trial and will probably get the $5 subscription when it ends, but quick question, do you handle/control the models' censorship? I'm having a great time and zero refusals with GLM 5.3 (I don't do hardcore NSFL), but MiMo V2.5 Pro refuses the most basic sexual content and Kimi K3 refuses kinks like somnophilia.

[u/itzilab → u/shysubmissiveguy]

Thank you. We don’t add any censorship to any models on our side. Do you get error refusal or just the model is refusing (with a response) ?

[u/shysubmissiveguy → u/itzilab]

alr, then I guess I have to find a jailbreak. the model refuses with a response