Perplexity vs DALL-E 3
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
Perplexity
DALL-E 3
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.6
4.7
Coding
3.5
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Writing
4.2
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Reasoning
4.4
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Speed
4.8
4.3
Value
4.7
4.4
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
128K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
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
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 Perplexity if you need:
Research, fact-checking, current events
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.