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DALL-E vs Stable Diffusion
Compare pricing and features side by side
DALL-E
OpenAI's image generation model
Image Generation
Pay-per-use
$0.040 per image (1024x1024)
per usage
Last checked: 10/19/2026
Stable Diffusion
Open-source image generation
Image Generation
Free (self-hosted)
$0
per one-time
API Credits
$10
per usage
Last checked: 10/19/2026
About this comparison
This comparison shows the current pricing for DALL-E and Stable Diffusion based on data from their official pricing pages. Prices are automatically verified when possible.
Always check the official websites for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing, as plans and features may change.