Bing Image Creator vs Odyssey (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Bing Image Creator does not list a price
Free plan
Bing Image Creator
Only Bing Image Creator has one
Higher rating
Bing Image Creator
4.3 against 3.8
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Bing Image Creator	Odyssey
Our rating	4.3Better	3.8
Starts at	Free	$149/mo
Free plan	YesBetter	No
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	Free	From $149/mo
Key features	DALL-E 3 generation via Microsoft license Boost credit system for faster generation Microsoft Rewards points redeemable for extra boosts Integrated into Bing, Edge, and Copilot No subscription or payment required	Stable Diffusion image generation with 8K upscaling and ControlNet Local Llama2 language models plus optional ChatGPT integration Batch automation for images and text files Desktop widgets and Apple Shortcuts integration $149 lifetime license for up to 5 devices, no subscription
Pros	Completely free access to DALL-E 3-quality generation No subscription or payment method needed Integrated directly into Bing and Copilot	One-time $149 lifetime cost instead of an ongoing subscription Local processing keeps client and confidential work off third-party servers Batch automation supports real production workflows, not one-off generations
Cons	Generation speed drops once boost credits run out Requires a Microsoft account Less control over model version than OpenAI's own API	Mac-only, not available for Windows or Linux Output speed and quality depend on your actual local hardware Best value requires repeated regular use to offset the upfront cost
Company	Microsoft, founded 2023	Odyssey IO

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Bing Image Creator better than Odyssey?

In our reviews Bing Image Creator scores 4.3 and Odyssey scores 3.8. The better pick depends on the job. Bing Image Creator: Free DALL-E access, boosted by Microsoft Rewards points. Odyssey: A native Mac app for AI image/text workflows - local Stable Diffusion and Llama2 processing, $149 lifetime license, no subscription, no cloud upload.

Which is cheaper, Bing Image Creator or Odyssey?

Bing Image Creator: free. Odyssey: from $149/mo.

Do Bing Image Creator and Odyssey have free plans?

Only Bing Image Creator has a free plan.

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