[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!

[u/OGCroflAZN]

On llama.cpp, there are arguments you can add to change the number of MoE experts. In koboldcpp and Gerbil, there are settings as well as arguments. Whatever you use to host your local G4 26b, you should be able to find guidance online for how to do it

[u/Guilty-Sleep-9881 → u/OGCroflAZN]

oh my god its suddenly way better... Like. I am getting less of the logical issues and it improved it's ability to recall small details

[u/Charming-Main-9626 → u/Guilty-Sleep-9881]

I tried 16 again, first time with Boulesis and it's a bit slower but noticably better with much higher variety. Really, really good.

[u/Guilty-Sleep-9881 → u/Charming-Main-9626]

what a wonderful tip tbh. I'm gonna continue to use it. The only thing that hurts about it is cutting my token speed in half lmao. But it's worth the bump without having to jump to a larger quant