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Prices as of May 2026. Image generation pricing varies by quality, resolution, and volume tier. Always verify at provider docs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does DALL-E 3 cost per image? +
DALL-E 3 costs $0.040 per standard 1024×1024 image via the OpenAI API, $0.080 for HD quality. At 1,000 images/month that's $40 (standard) or $80 (HD). DALL-E 2 is cheaper at $0.020/image but significantly lower quality.
What is the cheapest AI image generation API? +
Stable Diffusion via Stability AI API is among the cheapest at ~$0.002–$0.010 per image. Flux Schnell costs about $0.003/image on Together AI. For quality-vs-price, Flux Dev at $0.025/image is excellent. All beat DALL-E 3 on price but may require more prompt tuning.
Is Midjourney available via API? +
Midjourney does not offer a public API — it's subscription-only via Discord. For API access, use DALL-E 3 (OpenAI), Flux (Black Forest Labs via Replicate or Together AI), Ideogram API, or Stable Diffusion (Stability AI). Midjourney v6.1 remains best for artistic quality but has no programmatic access.