DALL-E
freemiumOpenAI's AI image generation models via ChatGPT and API
image multimodal
About DALL-E
DALL-E is OpenAI's family of image generation models, now expanded to include GPT Image 1 and GPT Image 1 Mini. Available through ChatGPT and the OpenAI API, these models generate images from text descriptions with high fidelity. GPT Image 1 is the flagship offering the best quality, while GPT Image 1 Mini provides a budget-friendly option at 50-70% lower cost.
Features
Multiple model tiers (GPT Image 1, DALL-E 3)
Integrated into ChatGPT
Image editing and variations
Robust API for developers
Strong safety filters
Multiple resolutions and quality
Pricing Plans
Via ChatGPT Free
Free
- • Limited image generation
- • Basic quality
Via ChatGPT Plus
$20/month
- • Full DALL-E/GPT Image access
- • Higher limits
API
Free
- • $0.04-$0.12/image (DALL-E 3)
- • $5 free credits for new users
- • Pay-per-image
Pros
- + Integrated into ChatGPT ecosystem
- + Multiple price-performance options
- + Strong API documentation
- + Reliable and consistent output
Cons
- - No standalone free tool
- - API costs add up at volume
- - Heavy content filtering
- - No self-hosting option
Tags
#image generation
#openai
#api
#chatgpt
#text-to-image
#gpt