Codex CLI vs DALL-E 3
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Feature Comparison
Feature
Codex CLI
DALL-E 3
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.7
4.7
Coding
4.7
-
Writing
4.3
-
Reasoning
4.5
-
Speed
4.6
4.3
Value
4.8
4.4
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$2.5
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Output (per 1M tokens)
$10
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Features
Context Window
128K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Codex CLI
Pros
- Open source (Apache 2.0)
- Multimodal input support
- Local-first privacy
- Rich approvals workflow
- Included with ChatGPT subscription
Cons
- Newer tool with evolving features
- Less mature than Claude Code
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
Choose Codex CLI if you need:
Rapid prototyping, open-source flexibility, ChatGPT users
Choose DALL-E 3 if you need:
Marketing images, images with text, integrated chat workflow
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.