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: Google Imagen does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Tie
4.4 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools
Side by side
| Compared on |  DALL-E 3 |  Google Imagen |
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| Our rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Starts at | $20/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Category | Image Generation | Image Generation |
| Plans | From $20/mo | Free |
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| Company | OpenAI, founded 2023 | Google DeepMind, founded 2022 |
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is DALL-E 3 better than Google Imagen?
In our reviews DALL-E 3 scores 4.4 and Google Imagen scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. DALL-E 3: Understands complex prompts more literally than most rivals. Google Imagen: A research model family, not a single app.
Which is cheaper, DALL-E 3 or Google Imagen?
DALL-E 3: from $20/mo. Google Imagen: free.
Do DALL-E 3 and Google Imagen have free plans?
Yes, both have a free plan.
