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DALL-E 3 B | NotebookLM S | Recraft S | |
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| Tagline | OpenAI's image model. Built into ChatGPT Plus. | Google's research notebook. Turns your docs into a podcast. | Vector + raster AI for designers. Actually controls the output. |
| Category | Image | Research | Image |
| Pricing | Included with ChatGPT Plus $20/mo | Free | Free + $12-$48/mo |
| Best for | ChatGPT Plus users who want images without paying extra. | Students, researchers, anyone with a stack of PDFs or a topic to learn. | Designers, brand teams, anyone needing vector output or tight style control. |
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| Kai's verdict | B-tier standalone, A-tier value if you already pay ChatGPT. Don't pay for it separately. | S-tier for study. The Audio Overview is a killer feature. Try it with three of your favorite PDFs. | S-tier for designers. The only one that takes vectors seriously. |
| Link | Open → | Open → | Open → |