DALL·E 3 Pricing
DALL·E 3 is free to start, with paid plans from $20/mo — about $240/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier. That is above the $10/mo average for AI image generation tools we track.
DALL·E 3 plans & prices
Every DALL·E 3 plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What DALL·E 3 costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT PlusPopular | $20 | $60 | $240 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free (limited) Free | ChatGPT Plus $20 | API Custom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited via ChatGPT | |||
| Bing Image Creator | |||
| Higher limits | |||
| Latest model | |||
| Pay-per-image | |||
| Developer access |
Which DALL·E 3 plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free (limited)
Free forever. Best for testing DALL·E 3 before you commit budget.
On a budget → ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $240 a year.
Is DALL·E 3 good value?
Across the 4 other AI image generation tools we track, entry pricing averages $10/mo (from $10 to $10). DALL·E 3 is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $20/mo — above average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try DALL·E 3?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DALL·E 3 cost?+
DALL·E 3 is free to start, with paid plans from $20 per month. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does DALL·E 3 have a free plan?+
Yes. DALL·E 3 offers a free "Free (limited)" plan that includes Limited via ChatGPT, Bing Image Creator. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
How much is DALL·E 3 per year?+
At the ChatGPT Plus price of $20/mo, DALL·E 3 costs about $240 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is DALL·E 3 expensive compared with other AI image generation tools?+
The 4 other AI image generation tools we track average $10/mo to start. DALL·E 3's cheapest paid plan is $20/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with DALL·E 3?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.