OpenAI
DALL·E 3
OpenAI's image model available inside ChatGPT for generating images from natural-language prompts.
Our editorial assessment as of Jun 4, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Rank in Image Generation
#3
Tier
A
Score
74.0
Underlying model
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Strengths
- Strong prompt understanding inside ChatGPT
- Conversational refinement of images
- Included with ChatGPT Plus; API available
Considerations
- Less photorealistic than newer dedicated image models
- Tighter content restrictions than some alternatives
Price
Included with ChatGPT Plus ~$20/mo · API separate
Score breakdown
Performance
78.0
Reputation
82.0
Price
80.0
Recency
80.0
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
Sources
- Which tools are in the best AI image generators 2026 lineup | EMP0Accessed: 2026-05-13
- Best AI Image Generators in 2026: Complete Comparison Guide | WaveSpeedAccessed: 2026-05-13