DALL-E (Discontinued) vs Perplexity Comet
Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.
DALL-E (Discontinued)
OpenAI's DALL-E 2 and DALL-E 3 -- DEPRECATED. API shuts down May 12, 2026. DALL-E 3 already removed from ChatGPT in December 2025. See alternatives: Nano Banana 2, Midjourney, FLUX.2 [klein], Ideogram
Perplexity Comet
Perplexity's agentic AI browser -- FREE on all platforms as of 2026-03-18 (previously $200/mo Max-only). iOS, Android, Windows, Mac. Browses the web, executes multi-step tasks, and summarizes pages in-line. Comet Plus ($5/mo) adds premium publisher content
| Category | DALL-E (Discontinued) | Perplexity Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Output Quality | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 1.0 | 9.5 |
| Features | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 | 8.4 |
Pricing Comparison
| Feature | DALL-E (Discontinued) | Perplexity Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Starting Price | N/A | $0 |
Which Should You Pick?
Pick DALL-E (Discontinued) if...
- ✓Easier to use (9 vs 8)
Historical context only. If you have an API integration with DALL-E, migrate before May 12, 2026. Choose from: GPT Image inside ChatGPT (direct replacement), Nano Banana 2 (best text-in-image), Midjourney (best artistic), FLUX.2 [klein] (best open-weight), or Ideogram (strong text).
Visit DALL-E (Discontinued)Pick Perplexity Comet if...
- ✓Better value for money (9.5/10)
- ✓More features (8 vs 3)
- ✓Has a free tier
Users who already use Perplexity for search and want an agent browser that can complete multi-step tasks (booking, research, shopping, document summarization) across tabs. Also a strong introduction to the AI-browser category for anyone curious but unwilling to pay $200/mo for a preview -- the 2026-03-18 free rollout makes evaluation risk-free.
Visit Perplexity CometOur Verdict
Perplexity Comet is the clear winner here with 8.4/10 vs 5.0/10. DALL-E (Discontinued) isn't bad, but Perplexity Comet outperforms it across the board. Pick DALL-E (Discontinued) only if historical context only.