DALL-E 3 - AI Tool Profile
DALL-E 3
Overview
DALL-E 3 is an AI image generation system from OpenAI, available via ChatGPT and OpenAI’s image generation APIs (model availability evolves over time).
Key Features
- Text-to-image generation with strong prompt adherence
- Editing workflows (inpainting/outpainting) depending on interface/model
- Easy integration via OpenAI API for product teams
Pricing (2026)
| Plan | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Included via ChatGPT | From $0 | Image generation available in ChatGPT plans (limits vary by tier) |
| API (Image generation) | Pay-as-you-go | OpenAI image outputs cost approximately $0.01 (low), $0.04 (medium), and $0.17 (high) for square images (see OpenAI API pricing) |
| Enterprise | Custom | Contracted terms, compliance, and higher limits |
Best For
- Product teams needing an image generation API
- Users who want image generation inside a general assistant (ChatGPT)
Alternatives
Verdict
A strong option for prompt-faithful images and for teams that want a straightforward API path with predictable per-image costs.