OpenAI model
dall-e-3
Channel-by-channel prices for dall-e-3, with sample costs and a short guide on when and how to use this OpenAI model.
Official list
Sample cost uses 1 standard image generation.
No official list price in our dataset yet.
Usage guide
dall-e-3 is listed under OpenAI. Use the steps below to call it on the official API, then compare third-party channels for cost.
How to use this model
- 1Open the official OpenAI console and create an API key.
- 2Set the model id to aiml/dall-e-3 (or the id shown on the official docs).
- 3Send a small test request, then compare sample cost on this page before scaling.
- 4For production, prefer the official API for SLA/compliance; use relays only after comparing price and reliability.
When to use it
- • Pick OpenAI when you need this models quality/latency profile on the official API.
- • Compare sample cost across channels before locking a production provider.
- • Prefer official for SLAs and compliance; aggregators for routing flexibility.
Official vs third-party
The table above lists every channel we track for dall-e-3. OpenRouter and other aggregators may add markup or discounts versus the vendor list price.
Need full docs, rate limits, and the latest model card? Continue on the official site.
Credits & startup promos
Official free tiers and startup programs for OpenAI. Always verify on the provider site.
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Message limits · Rate-limited messages (varies by demand)
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Startup credits · Varies (partner path)
OpenAI for Startups (and selected VC / accelerator partners) can grant prepaid API credits that spend against the OpenAI Platform — GPT and related models billed like normal API usage. This is not ChatGPT Plus / Team / Enterprise seat billing: winning a grant does not refill ChatGPT messages. Typical path: your investor or accelerator nominates you, or you apply through openai.com/startups when the window is open; OpenAI reviews stage, product, and use case, then issues credits into the API org if approved.
Third-party / relays
1 third-party quotes tracked for dall-e-3 — OpenRouter, relays, and other aggregators compared to the official list price.
| Channel | Input / 1M | Context | Sample cost | Discount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AIML API Relays | $0.052 / image | — | $0.052 | — | Source |
Indicative rates for planning. Confirm with each provider before production billing.