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PromptBase

Marketplace for buying, selling, and running prompts across the major image and text models.

Freemium· PromptBase Select: $14WritingMulti-model7.0 / 10
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In short

PromptBase is a two-sided marketplace where users buy tested prompts for major image and text models or sell their own creations. It is best for professionals who need quick, working prompts for daily production work rather than those who prefer crafting prompts from scratch.

Best for

Pick PromptBase if you ship image or copy work daily and want a cheap shortcut to a working prompt instead of iterating from scratch.

Skip if

Skip it if you enjoy crafting your own prompts, need an API, or already have a strong internal prompt library.

PromptBase is a marketplace where prompt engineers list tested prompts for Midjourney, ChatGPT, DALL-E, FLUX, Stable Diffusion, Claude, Gemini, Leonardo and 40+ other models, and where buyers grab them for a few dollars instead of grinding the prompt themselves. The catalog runs past 270,000 prompts with previews, example outputs, and per-model filtering, plus a Hire section for commissioning custom prompts and a Create tool for wrapping prompts into mini apps.

Pricing for individual prompts typically sits between $2.99 and $9.99 a pop, with a PromptBase Select subscription from $19/month that bundles access to a curated 200k+ subset. It's aimed at people who treat prompts as production assets - marketers, indie image generators, agencies, ChatGPT power users - rather than researchers who enjoy crafting their own. Sellers get a built-in storefront and payout pipeline, which is the main reason the supply side stays this large.

Caveats: PromptBase isn't a model or an inference platform, there's no public API, and prompt quality is uneven - you're trusting the seller's screenshots and ratings. It's also a moving target as base models change, so older prompts can drift out of date.

Editor's take

PromptBase is the most established prompt marketplace and the supply side has stayed healthy through every model generation since GPT-3. Treat it as a time-saver, not a moat - the value is in the curation and previews, because the prompts themselves can usually be reverse-engineered with effort. Worth a few dollars; rarely worth a subscription unless you're a heavy Midjourney user.

— The AI Tool Bible editorial team

Pros

  • Massive catalog (270k+) across nearly every major image and text model
  • Cheap entry point - most prompts under $10 with preview outputs
  • Two-sided: buyers get shortcuts, sellers get a built-in storefront
  • Select subscription bundles a large curated subset for power users
  • Hire feature for commissioning custom prompts when nothing fits

Cons

  • ⚠️ Quality is seller-dependent and ratings can be gamed
  • ⚠️ No public API for programmatic access
  • ⚠️ Prompts decay as underlying models update
  • ⚠️ Easy to find similar prompts free on Reddit or Discord

Use cases

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Frequently asked

Which AI models are supported on PromptBase?
The platform lists prompts for Midjourney, ChatGPT, DALL-E, FLUX, Stable Diffusion, Claude, Gemini, Leonardo, and over 40 other models.
How much do individual prompts cost?
Individual prompts typically range from $2.99 to $9.99, with a PromptBase Select subscription available starting at $19 per month for access to a curated subset.
Can I sell my own prompts on the platform?
Yes, sellers can list their prompts and utilize a built-in storefront and payout pipeline to manage their sales.
Does PromptBase offer a public API for developers?
No, PromptBase does not provide a public API for programmatic access, as it is a marketplace rather than an inference platform.
What are the main limitations of using PromptBase?
Prompt quality varies by seller, and prompts may become outdated as underlying models update. Additionally, similar prompts can often be found for free on other communities.

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