Detailed Answer
DALL-E 3 is a legacy OpenAI image model; its API access ended on May 12, 2026. Current ChatGPT image generation should not be equated with DALL-E 3 access. DALL-E 3 is a historical model used with natural-language image prompts. Its former ChatGPT integration and API prices do not describe today’s ChatGPT image experience. Compare Midjourney with currently available options using the same prompt, output size, editing needs, and usage rights. Aesthetic preference does not establish a universal ranking. Choose available products for a new project; archived DALL-E 3 examples are not a promise of current access. [OpenAI API deprecations](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations).