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OpenAI API image generation costs spark user concern

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A user on Reddit is questioning the high cost of generating images via the OpenAI API, noting a charge of 17 cents per image. They found this significantly more expensive than expected, as online information suggests a cost closer to half a cent per image. The user is considering reverting to using the standard GPT chat interface for image generation due to the API's perceived high cost. AI

IMPACT User feedback on API pricing may influence future product development or user adoption strategies.

RANK_REASON User-generated content discussing pricing of an existing product, not a new release or significant event.

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OpenAI API image generation costs spark user concern

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 Français(FR) · /u/Advanced-Citron8111 ·

    OpenAI API images expensive?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I found that generating images on normal gpt is very time consuming when u need a lot of them, especially when u already have the prompts done and u are just feeding it. So I decided to use API and have them all generate automatically. I generate…

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