Model Comparison

Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B vs Functionary Medium v2.2

Compare the listed model data for Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B by Nous Research and Functionary Medium v2.2 by meetkai. Benchmark and pricing records are not a controlled test and may change.

Data last updated: 2026-10-16. Verify current model details with each provider.

What the listed data says

Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B: 8K tokens; Functionary Medium v2.2: 8K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B is listed for coding, agentic workflows; Functionary Medium v2.2 is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.

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Computed differences from catalog data

  • The listed context windows are 8K tokens and 8K tokens; the larger is 1× the smaller.
  • No shared benchmark labels are present in both catalog records.
  • The first listed parameter quantities are 8B and 7B; the larger quantity is 1.14× the smaller. Total and active MoE parameters are not directly equivalent.
  • A release-date gap cannot be calculated from the catalog values (Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B: June 2024; Functionary Medium v2.2: 2024).

Cost example: 1M input and 1M output tokens

A cost example for 1M input plus 1M output tokens cannot be calculated reliably because separate numeric input and output rates are not listed for both models.

Choose Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B if…

Choose Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as AI agent frameworks requiring reliable function calling at 8B scale, Structured data extraction, API orchestration agents in production, Best function calling at 8B scale — purpose-tuned for reliable tool use and JSON output.

Choose Functionary Medium v2.2 if…

Choose Functionary Medium v2.2 when your task aligns with catalog-listed uses or strengths such as Production AI agent frameworks, Multi-tool orchestration, Structured workflow automation, Production-grade function calling — deployed in commercial products.

Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B

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Function-calling specialist — excellent at JSON mode, tool use, and structured outputs. Best for agentic workflows.

Parameters: 8B

Context: 8K tokens

Catalog pricing: MIT — free

Nous Research Coding · Agentic Open Source

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Functionary Medium v2.2

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MeetKai Functionary — chat model fine-tuned to reliably emit function-call JSON. Great for tool-using agents and structured output.

Parameters: 7B

Context: 8K tokens

Catalog pricing: MIT — free

meetkai General Purpose Open Source

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Feature Comparison — Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B vs Functionary Medium v2.2

Catalog specifications for Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B and Functionary Medium v2.2
Specification Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B Functionary Medium v2.2
Provider Nous Research meetkai
Parameters 8B 7B
Context window 8K tokens 8K tokens
Maximum output Not listed Not listed
Catalog pricing MIT — free MIT — free
Listed input/output cost per 1M tokens Separate numeric input/output rates not listed Separate numeric input/output rates not listed
License Llama 3 Community License / Nous Research License MIT
Coding support Listed Not listed
Reasoning support Not listed Not listed
Vision input Not listed Not listed
Multimodal Not listed Not listed
Open weights Yes Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is different between Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B and Functionary Medium v2.2?
Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B: 8K tokens; Functionary Medium v2.2: 8K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal. Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B is listed for coding, agentic workflows; Functionary Medium v2.2 is listed for no specific capability flags. Shared catalog benchmark entries: No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. These records are reference data, not a controlled head-to-head test; verify current pricing and specifications with each provider.
What benchmark values are listed for Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B and Functionary Medium v2.2?
No shared benchmark labels are listed in these model records. The catalog values may use different versions and evaluation setups, so they are reference points rather than a controlled head-to-head result.
Which model has the larger listed context window?
Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B: 8K tokens; Functionary Medium v2.2: 8K tokens. The listed context-window values are equal.
What are the listed costs per million tokens for Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B and Functionary Medium v2.2?
Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B: Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (MIT — free). Functionary Medium v2.2: Separate numeric input/output rates not listed (MIT — free). Where separate numeric input and output rates are available, the worked example uses 1M input plus 1M output tokens. Confirm current terms with each provider.
How far apart are the listed release dates for Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B and Functionary Medium v2.2?
The catalog lists Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B as June 2024 and Functionary Medium v2.2 as 2024; a release-date gap cannot be calculated from both records.
When was the comparison data last updated?
The model catalog records 2026-10-16 as its data update date. Provider specifications and prices may have changed since then.
How should I choose between Hermes 2 Pro Llama3 8B and Functionary Medium v2.2?
Compare the listed specifications and capabilities, review the benchmark notes, then test both with the same representative prompt for your task. This page does not claim a universal winner.

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