Image Generation Cost Calculator
Compare pricing between DALL·E 3, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion.
Generation Settings
Note: HD pricing applies primarily to DALL·E 3 ($0.08/img).
Estimated Monthly Cost
DALL·E 3
$0.04 / image
DALL·E 2
$0.02 / image
Midjourney
Basic Subscription Plan
Stable Image Core
$0.03 / image
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.