DALL-E 4 is a more powerful and feature-rich image generation tool, offering superior image quality and speed, but it comes at a cost. Bing Image Creator provides a free and accessible alternative, suitable for users who don't require the highest level of realism or speed.
| Attribute | DALL-E 4 | Bing Image Creator (Powered by DALL-E 4) |
|---|---|---|
| Image generation speed | Faster image generation speeds compared to previous versions. Accelerates diffusion models like DALL-E 3 by 30 times. | With boosts, image generation averages 10-15 seconds; without boosts, it takes around 30-60 seconds. |
| Realism of generated images | Generates highly realistic images with fine textures, shadows, and colors that closely mirror real-world visuals. | Can generate realistic images, but quality can vary. |
| Accuracy in interpreting prompts | Improved comprehension of complex prompts, allowing it to generate images with greater accuracy and detail. Can handle nuanced descriptions better than earlier versions. | Uses a neural network; DALL-E 3 has improved prompt comprehension. |
| Variety of art styles supported | Can generate imagery in multiple styles, including photorealistic imagery, paintings, and emoji. Can emulate various artistic styles, from classical art to contemporary digital designs. | Supports various artistic styles, from realistic to abstract, including impressionism, surrealism, cubism, anime, and more. |
| Customization options | Introduces new styles, such as 'natural' and 'vivid,' giving users more options for image aesthetics. Offers a 'quality' parameter that lets users choose between standard and high-definition outputs. Users can customize elements such as colors, styles, or specific objects in the image. | Users can customize images using text prompts, specifying details like aspect ratio, image weights and negative prompts for fine-tuning. |
| Integration with other platforms | DALL-E 3 is integrated into ChatGPT Plus. Microsoft implemented DALL-E in Bing's Image Creator tool and plans to implement it into their Designer app. Subscribers can access DALL-E 3 straight from Captions' editing interface. | Integrated with Microsoft products like Bing, Microsoft Edge, and Copilot; can also be integrated with social media and content management systems. |
| Pricing model and cost per image | Image outputs cost approximately $0.01 (low), $0.04 (medium), and $0.17 (high) for square images. DALL-E 3 (Standard) costs $0.04 per image (1024x1024) and $0.08 (1024x1792), while DALL-E 3 (HD) costs $0.08 per image (1024x1024) and $0.12 (1024x1792). DALL-E 2 is more budget-friendly, with prices ranging from $0.016 to $0.02 per image depending on resolution. | Free to use with a Microsoft account; uses 'boosts' for faster generation. |
| Commercial usage rights | Users are allowed to use the images commercially and redistribute them, including the right to reprint, sell, and merchandise the images. Users own the images they create with DALL-E, meaning they have the rights to the images, including commercial use, regardless of whether the image was generated through a free or paid credit. | Microsoft now allows commercial use of images created by Bing Image Creator. |
| Content moderation and safety measures | OpenAI has built strong default guardrails and safety measures into DALL-E that mitigate potential harms to children. Azure OpenAI's content filtering system is designed to detect and prevent the output of harmful content in both input prompts and output completions. | Filters harmful content by refusing prompts with certain keywords and detecting unsafe image content; Microsoft is working to improve its moderation system. |
| User interface and ease of use | You can create AI-generated art with DALL-E 4 by providing a detailed text prompt describing the image you want. DALL-E is considered the simplest of the AI image generators, as it generates realistic imagery through the combination of multiple images. | User-friendly and easy to navigate. |
| Availability of API for developers | OpenAI released DALL-E 2 as an API, allowing developers to integrate the model into their own applications. | Templated offers an Image Generation API that can be integrated with Bing Image Creator. |
| Community support and tutorials | There is an active community and rich prompt resources available for DALL-E. | Microsoft provides support and learning resources for Bing Image Creator. |
| Ratings | Not available | Overall: Not available, Performance: Not available |