Compare AI models
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DALL·E 3
Imageby OpenAI
Built into ChatGPT, DALL·E 3 turns casual conversational prompts into solid images — the easiest on-ramp to AI photo generation.
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Stable Diffusion 3.5
Imageby Stability AI
Stable Diffusion 3.5 anchors the biggest open-source image ecosystem — endless models, LoRAs, and tools you can run yourself.
Full review →| Metric | DALL·E 3 | Stable Diffusion 3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | 8.6✓ | 8.5 |
| Speed | 8.9✓ | 8.4 |
| Ease of use | 9.6✓ | 7.2 |
| Value | 8.0 | 9.4✓ |
| Max resolution | 1792px | 2048px |
| Pricing | From $20/mo (ChatGPT Plus) | Open weights / API from $0.03 |
DALL·E 3
- +Effortless conversational prompting
- +Built into ChatGPT
- +Strong understanding of everyday prompts
- −Lower ceiling than Midjourney / Flux
- −Strict content filters
- −Limited fine-grained control
Stable Diffusion 3.5
- +Open weights, run locally
- +Massive ecosystem of LoRAs/tools
- +Total control, no fees
- −Needs setup & a GPU
- −Base output less polished than Midjourney
Same prompt, both models
The identical prompt, rendered by DALL·E 3 and Stable Diffusion 3.5. Only verified outputs are shown — never another model's work.
“A neon-lit street at night, slow forward dolly, rain-slick reflections, cinematic”
“Close-up portrait turning toward camera, soft key light, shallow depth of field”
“Aerial drone gliding over a landscape at golden hour, long shadows”
“Product on a reflective surface, slow rotation, studio gradient light”