DALL·E 3 vs Midjourney

A direct comparison of pricing, capabilities and fit. We state where each one is genuinely stronger rather than pretending they are interchangeable.

Criterion DALL·E 3 Midjourney
Category Image Generation Image Generation
Pricing model Included with ChatGPT Plus; API priced per image Basic $10/mo; Standard $30/mo; Pro $60/mo; Mega $120/mo
Entry price Not published $10.00/mo
Platforms Web Web
API available Yes Yes
Free tier No No
Open source No No
Rating No reviews No reviews

DALL·E 3

OpenAI's text-to-image model, reachable inside ChatGPT.

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Midjourney

The reference standard for aesthetically strong AI imagery.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, DALL·E 3 or Midjourney?

It depends on your constraints. DALL·E 3 is a paid product and has an API. Midjourney is a paid product and has an API.

How much does DALL·E 3 cost compared to Midjourney?

DALL·E 3: Included with ChatGPT Plus; API priced per image. Midjourney: Basic $10/mo; Standard $30/mo; Pro $60/mo; Mega $120/mo.

Can I use DALL·E 3 and Midjourney together?

Yes. Both expose an API, so they can be combined in a workflow where one handles a different stage of the process.