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Best Cheap AI Models for Hermes Agent - Under $1/M Tokens

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FAQ

What is the cheapest model that works well with Hermes Agent?

**DeepSeek V4 at $0.30 per million input tokens** is the most cost-effective high-quality model for Hermes Agent as of April 2026. Its **90% cache-hit discount** drops the effective input cost to$ 0.03 per million tokens, which is particularly valuable because Hermes Agent sends 6-20K tokens of fixed tool-definition overhead with every request. A month of moderate personal use costs approximately $2-5 in API fees.

How much does a single Hermes Agent task cost with a budget model?

A typical Hermes Agent task (one user message triggering tool calls and a response) costs $0.001-0.008 with DeepSeek V4**, depending on complexity and cache status. Simple queries cost under$ 0.002, while complex multi-tool tasks with gateway overhead can reach $0.01-0.02. At 100 tasks per day, monthly API costs stay under **$ 5 with DeepSeek V4.

Can I use different cheap models for different Hermes Agent tasks?

Yes. Hermes Agent has

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