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Midjourney

76/100 · DOA score

Midjourney started in 2022 and became a reference for cinematic or illustrated images. Web and Discord. No real free plan. Basic $10 / month (3.3 fast GPU hours), Standard $30, Pro $60, Mega $120. About 20% off yearly. You buy GPU time, not chat tokens.

· How we score

ImageMarketing Paid Some practice needed
Go to the official site ↗ Official getting-started guide

When it launched

Midjourney · 2022

Languages

The interface is mostly English. Prompts work in several languages.

Where it runs

Browser

Plans and price (guide)

  • Basic · $10 / month

    3.3 fast hours. No unlimited relax mode.

  • Standard · $30 / month

    15 fast hours and unlimited slow-mode images.

  • Pro · $60 / month

    30 fast hours, relax video and stealth mode.

  • Mega · $120 / month

    60 fast hours. For high volume.

What you can do

  • Highly consistent artistic styles
  • Moodboards and style references
  • Upscale and fast variations

Pros

  • Top-tier aesthetic quality
  • Huge community and prompt recipes
  • Images look professional
  • There are thousands of examples to copy a style

Limits and plans

  • No real free plan
  • Limited pixel-perfect control vs local tools

What it is good for

  • Concept art, campaigns and brand moodboards
  • Designers who prioritize look over total control
  • Covers and posters
  • Brand ideas and moodboards
  • Product concept art
  • Backgrounds for an ad

How to get started with Midjourney

  1. It is paid: check the plans on this page before you sign up.
  2. It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.
  3. If you get stuck, watch a video tutorial ↗

Alternatives to Midjourney

Leonardo AIIdeogramAdobe Firefly

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Comparisons

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Midjourney: frequently asked questions

What is Midjourney for?

Benchmark generative image tool with a cinematic look and very consistent styles. Used from the web and Discord for concept art and campaigns.

Is Midjourney free?

No, it is paid. Paid only, no free plan. Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120 a month; 20% less billed yearly. Prices change: check the official site.

Which devices does Midjourney work on?

It works on Browser.

Is Midjourney hard to use?

It takes a little practice: try it on a real task of yours.

What are the alternatives to Midjourney?

The closest are Leonardo AI, Ideogram and Adobe Firefly. You can see them all on the alternatives to Midjourney page.