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AI Image Generation Cost Calculator

Compare image generation costs across providers.

Calculate and compare costs for AI image generation across DALL-E 3, Gemini Imagen, and Stable Diffusion API. Adjust volume and quality settings to see per-image and monthly cost projections.

1,000

Monthly Cost

Cheapest option: Stable Diffusion API at $0.0100 per image ($10.00/month for 1,000 images)

ProviderModelPer ImageMonthly (1,000 images)
Stability AIStable Diffusion API$0.0100$10.00
GoogleGemini Imagen 3$0.0200$20.00
OpenAIDALL-E 3$0.0400$40.00

AI Image Generation Pricing Overview

AI image generation pricing varies by provider, image resolution, and quality tier. DALL-E 3 charges per image with prices ranging from $0.04 to $0.12 depending on resolution. Gemini Imagen pricing is token-based but effectively costs $0.02-$0.08 per image. Stable Diffusion API providers charge $0.01-$0.05 per image. Volume significantly impacts total cost — generating 10,000 images per month at premium quality can cost $400-$1,200.

Choosing the Right Image Generation Provider

DALL-E 3 from OpenAI offers the highest quality with the best prompt adherence but at the highest price. Gemini Imagen provides strong quality at competitive pricing with good integration into the Google ecosystem. Stable Diffusion API options are the most affordable and offer the most customization through fine-tuning and LoRA models. Consider quality requirements, volume, and integration needs when choosing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does DALL-E 3 cost per image?
DALL-E 3 costs $0.04 per image at standard quality (1024x1024), $0.08 at HD quality (1024x1792), and $0.12 at HD quality (1792x1024). These prices apply to API usage. ChatGPT Plus subscribers get a limited number of images included in their subscription.
What is the cheapest AI image generation API?
Stable Diffusion API providers offer the lowest per-image costs, starting around $0.01-$0.02 per image at standard resolution. Gemini Imagen is the cheapest among major providers at approximately $0.02-$0.04 per image. DALL-E 3 starts at $0.04 per image.
How much does it cost to generate 1,000 AI images?
At standard quality, generating 1,000 images costs approximately $40 with DALL-E 3, $20-$40 with Gemini Imagen, and $10-$20 with Stable Diffusion API. At HD quality, multiply these costs by 2-3x. Use the calculator above to see exact costs for your specific volume and quality settings.

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Image generation pricing is approximate and may vary by provider plan and API version. Prices reflect API access, not consumer subscription products.