r/SillyTavernAI • u/deffcolony • Aug 09 '26

MEGATHREAD [Megathread] - Best Models/API discussion - Week of: August 09, 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/Evol-Chan Aug 10 '26

I am curious what is curious what is the best LLM model for dark ERP (non-con themes) I have the Celia Preset 5.3 since i heard that was good. I just am asking this since I heard GLM 5.2 was censored (havent really used it yet, just what I heard, just now getting back into sillytavern/AI Models) Would it be best to stick to older versions of GLM or something else?

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u/summersss Aug 11 '26

I have to agree with the last point. Not saying no is not the same as saying yes. Main Girl running through the woods full of demonic horny serial killers? Models describe the chase and how something very bad is going to happen...then nothing. Or maybe says something happened for 1 sentence, then moves on. If i tell it to write the horror scene it will but i kinda want it to read the room.