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title: "hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b - Model Details & Comparison"
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# hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b - Model Details & Comparison

> hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b from Novita: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b

hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b is a chat model from Novita, one of 80 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.14 per 1M output tokens, ranking 490 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b supports structured output. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Novita Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.14 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.14 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b supports: System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b Pricing Overview

At $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.14 per 1M output tokens, hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b ranks 490 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 81% of models in this category.

hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b is one of 80 Novita chat models, with support for structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| deepseek-reasoner | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 |

- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)
- [Compare deepseek-chat](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-chat.md)
- [Compare deepseek-reasoner](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-reasoner.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita/model/hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b.md)
- [All Novita pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita.md)

## FAQ

### Is hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

Yes. hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-oss-120b's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 7% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, structured output.

### How does hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b pricing compare to the average chat model?

hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b input pricing is $0.14 per 1M tokens, which is 72% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 490 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.14 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b different from other Novita models?

Among Novita's 80 chat models, hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b ranks 30 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b?

The most comparable chat models to hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b are: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat from DeepSeek ($0.14/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b costs?

hermes-2-pro-llama-3-8b is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.14 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.14.

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