Uncensored Nous Models

Match · Updated July 2026

The best uncensored Nous model is Hermes 3 70B Instruct (5.1 intelligence) — served without a provider-level moderation layer.

5.1Intelligence

$0.700Input /M

131KContext

Large language models served without a provider-level moderation layer, ranked by intelligence. "Uncensored" here means the API endpoint doesn't add its own filtering on top of the model — each model's own alignment training still applies, and open-weight entries can be self-hosted for full control. Relevant for fiction, roleplay, red-teaming and safety research, where an extra moderation layer causes over-refusal on legitimate prompts.

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What is the best uncensored Nous model?

The best uncensored Nous model is Hermes 3 70B Instruct (5.1 intelligence) — served without a provider-level moderation layer.

How many Nous models are there?

modelgrep tracks 4 Nous models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Hermes 3 70B Instruct. 1 of them qualify for this ranking.

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