# Midjourney > Generate stylized, high-quality AI images and video from text prompts on the web - Category: [Image & Visual AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/image-ai) - Pricing: Paid - Website: https://www.midjourney.com - Platforms: Web, Discord Bot - Made by: Midjourney, Inc., founded 2022, San Francisco, California, USA - Last updated: 2026-10-20 - FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/midjourney ## Overview 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. ## Key features - V8.2 model - HD mode - Web creation interface - Personalization profiles - Style references - Image editing - Image-to-video - Stealth Mode - Discord bot ## Pricing - **Basic** ($10/month): Entry tier for casual use ($8/mo billed annually). - **Standard** ($30/month): Adds unlimited Relax image generation ($24/mo billed annually). - **Pro** ($60/month): Adds Stealth Mode and more concurrency ($48/mo billed annually). - **Mega** ($120/month): Highest Fast GPU allowance ($96/mo billed annually). ## Best for - Producing stylized, high-aesthetic images for concept art, mood boards and creative exploration ## Who uses it - Illustrators - Concept artists - Art directors - Brand and marketing designers - Game developers - Hobbyists ## Strengths - 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 ## Limitations - 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 ## Not recommended for - Conversational text drafting or code generation - Native vector (SVG) output - Programmatic use through an official API ## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10) - Output Quality: 9.4/10 - Style & Aesthetics: 9.6/10 - Prompt Adherence: 8.6/10 - Ease of Use: 7.8/10 - Value for Money: 7.6/10 ## Alternatives - [GPT Image 2.5 AI](https://finderatlas.com/tools/gpt-image-2-ai-image-generator): Independent web app for generating and editing images with OpenAI's GPT Image models ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/gpt-image-2-ai-image-generator-vs-midjourney)) - [Dzine](https://finderatlas.com/tools/dzine): AI creative workspace for generating, editing and designing images and videos with layer-level control ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/dzine-vs-midjourney)) - [Cinel AI](https://finderatlas.com/tools/cinel-ai): Generate and edit images and videos with many AI models in one free-to-start workspace ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/cinel-ai-vs-midjourney)) - [Dreamina](https://finderatlas.com/tools/dreamina): Generate images, videos and talking avatars from prompts with Seedream and Seedance models ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/dreamina-vs-midjourney)) - [Jynno](https://finderatlas.com/tools/jynno): AI studio for generating images and videos, with an agent for ads and stories ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/jynno-vs-midjourney)) - [FLUX by Black Forest Labs](https://finderatlas.com/tools/flux-ai): Image and video generation models with a pay-per-use API and open weights ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/flux-ai-vs-midjourney)) - [Recraft](https://finderatlas.com/tools/recraft): AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/midjourney-vs-recraft)) - [Leonardo AI](https://finderatlas.com/tools/leonardo-ai): AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/leonardo-ai-vs-midjourney)) ## Recent updates - 2026-07-24 (v8.2): V8.2 became the default model, with a focus on aesthetics, personalization and image quality - 2026-06-16: Draft Mode for V8.1 added lower-resolution, lower-cost concept generation - 2026-04-30 (v8.1): V8.1 launched on midjourney.com as the fastest model so far, with HD (2K) output without upscaling - 2024-07-30 (v6.1): Faster generation, better skin textures and coherence, and personalization codes ## FAQ **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.