Adobe Firefly vs DALL-E
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right image generators.
| Feature | A Adobe Firefly | D DALL-E |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Pricing | From $5/mo | From $0/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free Trial | ✗ | ✓ |
| Founded | 2023 | 2021 |
| API access | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commercial-safe training data | ✓ | ✗ |
| Generative Expand | ✓ | ✗ |
| Generative Fill (Photoshop) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Image editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Inpainting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Outpainting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Text effects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text-to-image | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector recolouring | ✓ | ✗ |
Adobe Firefly — Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Commercially safe outputs
- + Deep Adobe CC integration
- + Excellent Generative Fill in Photoshop
Cons
- - Requires Adobe subscription for best use
- - Standalone app has limited features
- - Generative credits can run out
DALL-E — Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Integrated with ChatGPT
- + Good at following instructions
- + Strong API
Cons
- - Image quality below Midjourney
- - Requires ChatGPT Plus for best access
- - Credit-based pricing
Verdict
Adobe Firefly edges ahead with a rating of 4.3/5 versus DALL-E's 4.2/5. Adobe Firefly also offers a free plan, making it easier to try before you commit. Both tools are strong options for photo editing and retouching and marketing creative. Read our full Adobe Firefly review →
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