Quick verdict
Midjourney first, then compare cheaper options.
Start with Midjourney if you want the strongest fit from this shortlist. Use DALL-E 3 when you are still testing the workflow or need a lower-risk first step.
Decision snapshot
Best fit by workflow
Midjourney
Best first pick
DALL-E 3
Best lower-risk test
Leonardo AI
Best lower-risk test
BookBrush
Best lower-risk test
Price and use-case ladder
Midjourney
visual creation
$10/mo
DALL-E 3
visual creation
Freemium
Leonardo AI
visual creation
$12/mo
BookBrush
visual creation
$9/mo
Comparison table
| Tool | Pricing | Best for | Why it matters | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Midjourney | $10/mo | visual creation | Best first pick | Review |
DALL-E 3 | Freemium | visual creation | Best lower-risk test | Review |
Leonardo AI | $12/mo | visual creation | Best lower-risk test | Review |
BookBrush | $9/mo | visual creation | Best lower-risk test | Review |
Adobe Firefly | Freemium | visual creation | Best lower-risk test | Review |