Midjourney vs DALL-E 3 — Head-to-Head Comparison
Quick verdict: Midjourney edges ahead
with a 4.8/5 rating vs 4.5/5.
See the full breakdown below.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Midjourney | DALL-E 3 |
|---|---|---|
| V6.1 model with exceptional photorealism | ✓ | — |
| Discord and web interface access | ✓ | — |
| Vary Region inpainting tool | ✓ | — |
| Pan and zoom outpainting | ✓ | — |
| Style reference and character reference modes | ✓ | — |
| Upscaling to 4x resolution | ✓ | — |
| Niji mode for anime-style generation | ✓ | — |
| Stealth mode on top plans for private generations | ✓ | — |
| Aspect ratio control from 1:1 to ultra-wide | ✓ | — |
| Remix mode for iterative editing | ✓ | — |
| Native integration with ChatGPT for conversational image editing | — | ✓ |
| Best-in-class text rendering within generated images | — | ✓ |
| Multiple aspect ratios: 1024x1024, 1792x1024, 1024x1792 | — | ✓ |
| Vivid and Natural style modes | — | ✓ |
| Consistent character and style across conversation turns | — | ✓ |
| Built-in safety filters with clear moderation | — | ✓ |
| Supports reference image input for style matching | — | ✓ |
| Image creation available on every ChatGPT plan, Free included | — | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Midjourney | DALL-E 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo | Free |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Freemium (through ChatGPT) |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Midjourney if...
The gold standard for AI art generation with stunning visual quality
Visit MidjourneyChoose DALL-E 3 if...
OpenAI's prompt-accurate image model, now retired from the API and folded into ChatGPT
Visit DALL-E 3