OpenAI 86 is one of several paid image APIs. None of the services below was called for this book: each is described from its documentation and price list as of 26 September 2026, and is not run here. Compare them with the $0.0060 that a low-quality 1024 x 1024 Flare image cost in Images API.
| Service | Current model | Price per image | Public API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Gemini 1 | Nano Banana 2 6,102 | $0.045-$0.151 by size | Yes |
| Stability AI 18,251 | Stable Image Ultra, Core, SD 3.5 | $0.025-$0.08 in credits | Yes |
| Black Forest Labs 57,408 | FLUX.2 57,408 [pro], FLUX1.1 [pro] | From $0.03 per megapixel | Yes |
| Midjourney 5,074 | V8.2 | $10-$120 a month plan | No |
| Adobe Firefly 67 | Image 5 | Enterprise contract | Enterprise only |
| Ideogram 25,603 | 4.0 Turbo, Default, Quality | $0.03-$0.10 | Yes |
| Recraft 35,388 | V4.1, V4.1 Vector | $0.035; $0.08 as SVG | Yes |