AI Image Generation Cost Calculator
Compare costs across DALL-E 3, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and Flux. Get cost per image and total.
Why This Technology Metric Matters
Why: AI image generation costs vary by model and resolution. Compare before committing.
How: Total cost = images × cost per image. Subscription plans have effective per-image cost.
- ●DALL-E 3 HD = 2× Standard
- ●Midjourney Pro = unlimited
- ●Stable Diffusion = pay per step
Results
⚠️For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.
🔧 Tech Milestones
DALL-E 3 supports 1024×1792
— OpenAI
4K diffusion steps cost more
— API
Diffusion models (DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Flux) start with noise and iteratively denoise. Higher resolution and quality = more steps = higher cost. DALL-E 3 HD costs 2× Standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does DALL-E 3 cost per image?
DALL-E 3 HD: $0.08 for 1024×1024. DALL-E 3 Standard: $0.04. DALL-E 2: $0.02 for 1024×1024.
What is Midjourney pricing?
Basic: $10/200 images ($0.05/img). Standard: $30/200 ($0.15/img). Pro: $60/month unlimited.
How does Stable Diffusion pricing work?
API pricing varies. ~$0.002 per step. 50 steps ≈ $0.10 per image. Self-hosted is free after setup.
Which is cheapest for bulk generation?
DALL-E 2 and Stable Diffusion are typically cheapest. Midjourney Pro is best for unlimited use.
What resolution does DALL-E 3 support?
1024×1024, 1024×1792, and 1792×1024. HD quality costs 2× Standard.
Can I use these for commercial projects?
Check each provider's terms. OpenAI and Midjourney have commercial licenses. Verify before use.