Is DALL·E 3 better than GPT Image 2?

DALL·E 3 is better overall (rated 4.5/5). DALL·E 3 wins on prompt-faithful images. For specific use cases, see our detailed comparison above.

Which is cheaper, DALL·E 3 or GPT Image 2?

DALL·E 3: Free in ChatGPT · $20/mo. GPT Image 2: Free in ChatGPT · $20/mo. Compare the pricing tiers above for full breakdown.

Yes — many users subscribe to both. Use DALL·E 3 for prompt-faithful images and GPT Image 2 for prompt-faithful + text.

DALL·E 3: — context. GPT Image 2: — context. Both are equal.

Head-to-head comparison of DALL·E 3 vs GPT Image 2. See specs, pricing, and capabilities side by side to pick the right AI for your task.

Spec

DALL·E 3

GPT Image 2

Best for

Prompt-faithful images

Prompt-faithful + text

Context window

N/A

Image generation

Voice mode

Code execution

Web browsing

Offline / open weights

Public API

Starting price

Free · $20/mo

DALL·E 3 edges ahead on overall rating (4.5★).

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The text-in-image champion — unmatched prompt adherence.

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OpenAI's unified image model with accurate text.