AI Image Generation for Business: DALL-E vs Midjourney vs Stable Diffusion
Create custom images without photographers or designers. Here’s how to choose.
Quick Comparison
| Tool | Style | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALL-E 3 | Clean, commercial | $20/mo (ChatGPT) | Product mockups |
| Midjourney | Artistic, creative | $10-60/mo | Marketing visuals |
| Stable Diffusion | Flexible | Free (self-hosted) | High volume |
| Adobe Firefly | Brand-safe | $5-23/mo | Commercial use |
Business Use Cases
Marketing
- Social media graphics
- Ad creatives
- Blog images
- Email visuals
Product
- Concept visualization
- Mockups
- Variations
- Lifestyle shots
Presentations
- Custom illustrations
- Data visualization
- Concept imagery
Legal Considerations
Safe for Commercial Use
- DALL-E (with terms)
- Adobe Firefly (licensed data)
- Shutterstock AI
Review Carefully
- Midjourney (check terms)
- Stable Diffusion (depends on model)
Best Practices
- Detailed prompts - Specifics get better results
- Iterate - Refine with variations
- Edit after - Touch up in traditional tools
- Document usage - Track for compliance
- Brand consistency - Create prompt templates
Quick Start
Best first tool: DALL-E 3 via ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo)
- Easy to use
- Commercial rights included
- Integrates with ChatGPT
Want to create stunning visuals with AI? Let’s discuss your needs.