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Image Generation Cost Calculator

Compare pricing between DALL·E 3, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion.

Generation Settings

100

Note: HD pricing applies primarily to DALL·E 3 ($0.08/img).

Estimated Monthly Cost

DALL·E 3

$0.04 / image

$4.00Total

DALL·E 2

$0.02 / image

$2.00Total

Midjourney

Basic Subscription Plan

$10.00Flat Rate

Stable Image Core

$0.03 / image

$3.00Total

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does DALL·E 3 cost?

OpenAI charges $0.040 per image for DALL·E 3 Standard quality (1024×1024), and $0.080 per image for HD quality. DALL·E 2 is significantly cheaper at $0.020 per image but offers lower fidelity.

Midjourney vs DALL·E Pricing

Midjourney uses a subscription model starting at $10/month, which is better for heavy users. DALL·E uses a pay-as-you-go API model, which is better for sporadic usage or automated integrations.

What is HD Quality?

"HD" in DALL·E 3 adds extra details and reduces small artifacts. For marketing materials, HD is recommended. For experimentation or prototyping, Standard is sufficient and half the price.

Are there free alternatives?

Yes! Stable Diffusion can be run locally for free if you have a powerful GPU. Models like Flux are also open-weights but usually require a paid cloud host (like Replicate) for fast inference.

Using Image Generation Cost Calculator

Compare image-generation budgets using the tool's provider presets.

What to enter
Choose image count, quality, and the available settings.
How it works
Multiplies per-image presets by image count; subscription presets display their fixed plan amount.
Assumptions and limits
Not every setting changes the calculation, and subscription amounts do not guarantee unlimited usage. Uses the prices stored in this tool, not a live provider quote. Check current provider pricing before budgeting.