DALL-E 3

by OpenAI๐ŸŽจ Image Generation

OpenAI's previous image model โ€” still solid, still free via ChatGPT, being superseded by GPT Image

OpenAI's earlier image model, available inside ChatGPT. DALL-E 3 is reliable and safe but being superseded by GPT Image 1.5 for most use cases. Still useful for quick generations in the ChatGPT conversation flow.
ChatGPT integration, content policy, inpainting
Free tier From $20/moEnterpriseAPI: $0.04โ€“0.12/image
Last updated: March 29, 2026 ยท Pricing verified from official sources. Prices are subject to change by the provider.

Pricing

Price stable
Free TierYes โ€” via ChatGPT free
Entry Plan$20/mo (ChatGPT+)
Team Planโ€”
EnterpriseCustom pricing
API Pricing$0.04โ€“0.12/image
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Prices exclude applicable taxes (VAT/GST/sales tax varies by region). Monthly prices shown โ€” annual plans typically save 15-20%.

Specifications

Context / Inputโ€”
Max Output1024x1024
ModalitiesText
Agent / AgenticNo
SecurityContent policy, C2PA
Self-hostedNo

AI Fit Score Benchmark Data

Performance indicators used in our Fit Score engine. Scores are normalised 0โ€“100 based on industry benchmarks and testing.

72
Reasoning
70
Code Quality
82
Speed
88
Ecosystem

DALL-E 3 โ€” Who Is It Best For?

Safe, reliable image gen within ChatGPT

Ideal for:MarketersFoundersStudentsother
โœ… Strengths
โ€ข Free tier available
โ€ข Competitive pricing ($20/mo)
โ€ข Content policy, C2PA certified
โ€ข ChatGPT integration
๐Ÿ’ญ Consider
โ€ข Cloud-only (no self-hosting)
โ€ข Enterprise plan may be required for teams
๐Ÿ’ก Budget tip: Start with DALL-E 3's free tier to test it. Paid plans start at $20/mo. Midjourney is a cheaper alternative at $10/mo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does DALL-E 3 cost?
DALL-E 3 offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $20/month. Enterprise pricing is available on request.
Is DALL-E 3 free?
Yes, DALL-E 3 offers a free tier with limited features. For full access, paid plans start at $20/month.
What is DALL-E 3 best for?
DALL-E 3 is best for Safe, reliable image gen within ChatGPT. Key features include: ChatGPT integration, content policy, inpainting.
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