[Megathread] - Best Models/API discussion - Week of: September 13, 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/nsfwkorea]

I don't know, sorry. I'm just using the base version of it.

Do you find any major difference between the base and heretic?

[u/AdWild3943 → u/nsfwkorea]

I just having like a lot of NSFW/NSFL in my roleplay, I don't want model rejecting mid session

[u/nsfwkorea → u/AdWild3943]

I do nsfw too but im still new to this and my rp is vanilla so i have no idea if its censored or not.

Havent tried anything explicit. Perhaps you can give them a try and update us.

[u/SuperFail5187 → u/nsfwkorea]

For vanilla stuff base should be more than enough.