For developers

Hermes Agent, hosted. Your keys, our server.

The real open-source Hermes Agent, deployed on a private instance, maintained and backed up — for less than a streaming subscription. You bring your OpenRouter key, you keep full control.

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€12/month · ready in 3 minutes · no commitment

Who this is for

You already know what you want.

You know what an API key is.

You don't want to maintain a VPS, watch for updates, or debug a container on a Sunday.

You want Hermes running. That's it.

Not you? The managed plan, with no key to supply, is built for that instead. See the managed plan →
Comparison

Three ways to run Hermes.

Self-hosted Hermes hosted Managed plan (from €49)
Setup time Several hours, systems skills required A few minutes — an account and a key Under 3 minutes, no skills needed
Maintenance and updates Your responsibility, ongoing Handled by us (container image) Handled by us, ongoing
Backups Yours to set up Daily, included Daily, included
Who pays for inference You, directly to your provider You, via your OpenRouter key Included, capped in the price
Who supplies the AI key You You (BYOK) Us
Support Community Documentation Human support
The details

What's included. What isn't.

Included

  • An isolated container, just for you (768 MB / 0.5 vCPU)
  • Native Hermes dashboard — model, memory, automations
  • Telegram pairing via QR code
  • Daily backups
  • Container image updates handled by us

Not included

  • Our simplified interface (reserved for managed plans)
  • A dedicated e-mail address (reserved for managed plans)
  • Packaged routines with quotas (reserved for managed plans)
  • A managed usage cap — it's your key, your bill
  • Human support — documentation only for this plan
  • Your OpenRouter usage (your key, your bill — expect anywhere from €0 to a few euros a month depending on the model, free models work)
Frequently asked questions

Before you deploy

Which key do I need, and how do I create one?

An OpenRouter API key — create one for free at openrouter.ai/keys. We check that it's active before charging you, and never store it unverified.

What happens if my key runs out of credit?

Your agent tells you explicitly, on Telegram and in the dashboard — never a silent failure. Nothing is lost: top up your key at openrouter.ai/credits and your agent picks up right away, memory intact.

Can I upgrade to the managed plan later?

Yes, any time, from your client area. You keep your agent and its history — only the plan changes.

Is this really Hermes Agent?

Yes: the open-source Hermes Agent software, MIT-licensed, published by Nous Research. We install and host it for you, unmodified. Source code on GitHub.

Can I export my data and leave?

Yes, any time, full export from your client area — memory, configuration, history. Nothing is held back.

Your Hermes instance, in 3 minutes.

Your OpenRouter key, your private instance, your control.

Deploy my instance →

€12/month · ready in 3 minutes · no commitment

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