Hermes Agent
byNous Researchlisted Sep 26, 2026
Open-source agent that builds reusable skills from experience and keeps memory across sessions. Runs locally or on hosted infrastructure, with CLI and messaging access through Telegram, Discord, Slack, WhatsApp, and Signal. Supports scheduled automation, isolated subagents, browser tools, and sandboxed execution.
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- Pricing
- Free and open source (MIT); model and hosting costs are separate. Optional Nous Portal plans: Free $0, Plus $20/month, Super $100/month, and Ultra $200/month. Paid plans include model credits; subscriptions are not required for self-hosting.
- Model backbone
- Configurable model providers
- Setup complexity
- Moderate setup
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