DALL-E 3 vs Perplexity
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
DALL-E 3
DALL-E 3 edges out Perplexity AI with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try DALL-E 3Feature Comparison
Feature
DALL-E 3
Perplexity
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.6
Coding
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3.5
Writing
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4.2
Reasoning
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4.4
Speed
4.3
4.8
Value
4.4
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
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Output (per 1M tokens)
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Features
Context Window
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128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
DALL-E 3
Pros
- Best text rendering in images
- Integrated into ChatGPT
- High quality outputs
- Follows complex prompts well
- Safety features built-in
Cons
- No editing/inpainting
- Requires ChatGPT Plus
- Limited style control
- Slower than some alternatives
Perplexity AI
Pros
- Real-time web access
- Cites all sources
- Great for research
- Fast responses
- Generous free tier
Cons
- Not as capable for coding
- Writing not as polished
- Limited context for complex tasks
Choose DALL-E 3 if you need:
Marketing images, images with text, integrated chat workflow
Choose Perplexity if you need:
Research, fact-checking, current events
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.