How Much Does the DALL-E API Cost?
DALL-E bills per image, with price scaling by quality and size. For agents generating images at volume, per-image × volume is the bill.
How DALL-E pricing works
Per-image pricing, tiered by quality and resolution.
Higher quality and larger sizes cost more.
Verify current pricing on OpenAI's site.
The agentic multiplier
Content and marketing agents generate images per piece.
Regeneration loops multiply per-image charges.
What it really costs
Per-image rate × volume. Per-agent ceilings and regeneration limits control it.
Where the money goes
| Cost bucket | How to control it |
|---|---|
| Image generations | Per-agent ceilings |
| Quality/size tiers | Default to standard |
| Regenerations | Velocity limits |
FAQ
Is DALL-E priced per image?
Yes — verify current pricing by quality and size.
Can sipi.bot govern image spend?
Yes — category rules and per-agent caps apply.
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