High confidence
Google DeepMind image generation model with photorealistic output.
8
Score Trend
14-day history
API Pricing
N/A
Context Window
N/A
0
Released 2024-06-01
#16±1 ranksTop 89%
#1#18
Signal Overview
Score Breakdown
| Signal | Strength | Weight | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilitiesjust now | 14 | 30% | +4.3 |
| Output Capacityjust now | 20 | 15% | +3.0 |
| Pricingjust now | 5 | 25% | +1.3 |
| Context Windowjust now | 0 | 15% | +0.0 |
| Recencyjust now | 0 | 15% | +0.0 |
Capabilities
Reasoning
Vision
Function Calling
JSON Mode
Streaming
Web Search
Image Output
Modalities
Input
text
Output
image
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Frequently Asked Questions
Imagen 3 by Google excels in the Image Generation category, where it ranks #16 with a composite score of 8/100. Google DeepMind image generation model with photorealistic output. It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable image generation solution.
Imagen 3 is priced at $0.00 per million input tokens and $0.00 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the image generation category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.
In the Image Generation category, Imagen 3 holds rank #16 out of 18 models tracked. Its quality rank is #16 and adoption rank is #16. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.
Imagen 3 has been evaluated across 5 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (14/100), Pricing (5/100), Context Window (0/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 8/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.
Imagen 3 is available as a free, open-source model. You can run it locally or use it through various hosting providers. Some API providers may charge for hosted inference, so check individual provider pricing.
Imagen 3 supports image generation. These capabilities determine which workflows and integrations the model can handle natively.
Imagen 3 was developed by Google. It was released on June 1, 2024. You can access it through Google's API. Check our provider page for all models from Google and how they compare against each other.
Pick Imagen 3 when you need a budget-friendly option for high-volume, simpler tasks where you prioritize cost over peak performance. If your task is straightforward text completion or classification, a cheaper model might give you 90% of the quality at a fraction of the price. Run a quick benchmark on your actual use case before committing.
You can access Imagen 3 through Google's API using standard HTTP requests or their official SDK. Most providers support OpenAI-compatible endpoints, so switching between models often requires changing just the model name in your API call. For production use, implement proper error handling, rate limiting, and cost monitoring.
Key Info
Data updated: Aug 8, 2026Status: Aug 8, 2026
Pricing Tools
Access & Availability
Hosted APIAvailable
PlaygroundAvailable
Open weightsNo
Hugging FaceNot listed
Pricing
Free
Why This Rank
-Capabilities
-Output Capacity
-Pricing
-Context Window