Basic
$10/month
Entry tier for casual use ($8/mo billed annually).
- 3.3 Fast GPU hours per month
- Standard video (SD only)
- Commercial use
- 3 concurrent Fast image jobs
Midjourney
Editor reviewedGenerate stylized, high-quality AI images and video from text prompts on the web
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About Midjourney
Midjourney is an AI image generation service from Midjourney, Inc., an independent San Francisco research lab. Users describe an image in a text prompt and the service returns several candidates that can be varied, upscaled, edited or used as references for later prompts. It is known for a distinctive, painterly and cinematic default look. The main interface is the website at midjourney.com, and the service can also be used through its Discord bot.
Best for
- Producing stylized, high-aesthetic images for concept art, mood boards and creative exploration
- Concept art: Exploring characters, environments and film or game visuals quickly.
- Mood boards: Building visual direction for brands and campaigns using style references.
- Marketing visuals: Producing campaign imagery and product mockups.
- Illustration: Creating book covers, editorial art and digital illustration drafts.
- Architecture and interiors: Sketching rendering and interior design ideas.
Not ideal for
- Conversational text drafting or code generation
- Native vector (SVG) output
- Programmatic use through an official API
Popular with
- Illustrators
- Concept artists
- Art directors
- Brand and marketing designers
- Game developers
- Hobbyists
Screenshots
Key features
- V8.2 model
- HD mode
- Web creation interface
- Personalization profiles
- Style references
- Image editing
- Image-to-video
- Stealth Mode
- Discord bot
Pros and cons
Pros
- Distinctive, polished default aesthetic that needs little prompt engineering
- V8.1 and later render roughly 4 to 5 times faster than earlier models and support 2K HD output
- Personalization profiles and style references help keep a consistent look
- Unlimited Relax image generation from the $30 Standard plan
- Includes image editing and image-to-video in the same subscription
Cons
- No free tier or free trial; the cheapest plan is $10 per month
- No official public API for programmatic integration
- Stealth Mode is limited to the $60 Pro and $120 Mega plans
- Prompt parameters such as `--sref` and `--p` have a learning curve, and some features are version-specific
Pricing
Plans as listed by the vendor on . Check their site for current prices.
Standard
Most popular$30/month
Adds unlimited Relax image generation ($24/mo billed annually).
- 15 Fast GPU hours per month
- Unlimited Relax image generation
- SD and HD video
- Commercial use
- 3 concurrent jobs
Pro
$60/month
Adds Stealth Mode and more concurrency ($48/mo billed annually).
- 30 Fast GPU hours per month
- Unlimited Relax image and SD video generation
- Stealth Mode
- 12 concurrent Fast image jobs
- Commercial use
Mega
$120/month
Highest Fast GPU allowance ($96/mo billed annually).
- 60 Fast GPU hours per month
- Unlimited Relax image and SD video generation
- Stealth Mode
- 12 concurrent Fast image jobs
- Commercial use
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.
8.6overall
- Output Quality
- 9.4
- Style & Aesthetics
- 9.6
- Prompt Adherence
- 8.6
- Ease of Use
- 7.8
- Value for Money
- 7.6
Platforms
- Web
- Discord Bot
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Release history
- v8.2
V8.2 became the default model, with a focus on aesthetics, personalization and image quality
V8.2 became the default model, with a focus on aesthetics, personalization and image quality.
- v8.1
V8.1 launched on midjourney.com as the fastest model so far, with HD (2K) output without upscaling
V8.1 launched on midjourney.com as the fastest model so far, with HD (2K) output without upscaling.
Draft Mode for V8.1 added lower-resolution, lower-cost concept generation
Draft Mode for V8.1 added lower-resolution, lower-cost concept generation.
- v6.1
Faster generation, better skin textures and coherence, and personalization codes
Faster generation, better skin textures and coherence, and personalization codes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan or free trial for Midjourney?
No. Midjourney is paid-only, starting at $10 per month for the Basic plan. The free trial was discontinued in 2023.
What is the difference between Fast and Relax GPU time?
Fast time runs jobs immediately and is limited by the plan's monthly Fast GPU hours. Relax mode queues jobs behind others at no hour cost. Unlimited Relax image generation is included on Standard, Pro and Mega, but not on Basic.
Can I use Midjourney images commercially?
Yes, paid plans include commercial use. Companies with more than $1M in gross annual revenue need a Pro or Mega plan. Read Midjourney's terms of service for the full conditions.
What does Stealth Mode do?
It keeps your generations from appearing in the public gallery. It is available on the Pro and Mega plans only.
Does Midjourney have an API or a mobile app?
Midjourney has no public API. It also has no standalone Midjourney app that this page could confirm. Midjourney did co-develop Niji Journey, an anime-focused iOS and Android app, in 2023.
Do unused Fast hours roll over?
No. Unused Fast hours expire at the end of each billing cycle, including on annual plans.
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