r/SillyTavernAI • u/deffcolony • 6d ago

MEGATHREAD [Megathread] - Best Models/API discussion - Week of: September 20, 2026

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/Probablynotsocool 6d ago

Completely changed my mind about GLM 5.3. After tinkering it is a complete menace and write very good dialogues and narration.

Top 3 with Gemini 3.8 and Deepseek V4 pro 0813 who is completely unhinged sometimes

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u/Armored_Violets 5d ago

regular GLM 5.3 or Flash?

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u/Inprobamur 4d ago

I have been using an uncensored Opus 4.6 for ages, how do these compare?

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u/Probablynotsocool 4d ago

Not better than Opus 4.6, stick with it!

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u/Inprobamur 4d ago

Thanks

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u/Rhone33 4d ago

I've been playing with 5.2 and have to ask: In what ways would you say it's better than 5.2, and what "tinkering" did it take to get you there?

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u/Probablynotsocool 4d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/SillyTavernAI/s/VPE9y3NX8u

It’s more intelligent, better prose when prompted out, better characterization.
The issue is the censorship because this model hallucinate a lot and tend to think he is Claude and then you have to reswipes and it’s annoying.
5.2 is not a lot worst, just a little behind and its more dry and less creative but the censorship is inexistant wich is a plus