OpenAI's text-to-image model, built into ChatGPT for prompt-driven art.

Overview

DALL·E 3 is OpenAI’s text-to-image model, accessible inside ChatGPT. It is known for strong prompt adherence and accurate text rendering in images, letting users refine results conversationally rather than through complex prompt syntax.

Key Features

  • Excellent prompt understanding
  • Accurate in-image text
  • Conversational editing via ChatGPT
  • Safety and content controls
  • API access

Pricing

PlanPriceFor
Via ChatGPT Free$0Limited
ChatGPT Plus$20/moRegular use
APIUsage-basedDevelopers

Comparison

Compared to Midjourney, DALL·E 3 follows complex prompts and renders text better, while Midjourney produces more artistically striking images.

Compare alternatives

Side-by-side with the 3 closest alternatives.

ToolCategoryPricingVisit
DALL·E 3 (this) imageFree $0 · From $20/mo Site ↗
MidjourneyimageFrom $10/mo Site ↗
Stable DiffusionimageFrom $0/mo Site ↗
Adobe Fireflyimage, designFree $0 · From $9.99/mo Site ↗
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Editor’s Review
3.8/5
Pros
  • +Excellent prompt adherence
  • +Native ChatGPT integration
  • +Easy inpainting
Cons
  • Discontinued in May 2026, replaced by GPT Image 2.0
  • Artistic quality trailed Midjourney
  • Watermarked by default

DALL-E 3 was the prompt-adherence leader inside ChatGPT, but OpenAI retired it in May 2026 in favor of GPT Image 2.0. It remains a strong reference point for how well text-to-image can follow instructions.

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