Midjourney
Subscription text to image and image to video generator known for highly artistic, stylized results via web and Discord.
Best for Artistic, aesthetic concept art and illustrations
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What it does
Midjourney is an AI service accessed via web and Discord that allows you to turn your ideas into images and videos. You enter text prompts or source images, and the platform generates visual media in real time. It is intended for creators and community members seeking to explore imagination, beauty, and visual design.
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Relax Mode
Generates image and video creations without consuming Fast GPU time by queuing jobs at a lower processing priority. Standard, Pro, and Mega tier subscribers receive unlimited image generations, while Pro and Mega include unlimited standard definition video generations.
Use caseA creator queues multiple image generations overnight to save Fast GPU hours on a Standard subscription plan.
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Stealth Mode
Hides your generated visual content so that creations remain private rather than visible on public community feeds. This capability is restricted to members subscribed to the Pro or Mega plans.
Use caseA commercial designer working under a client non disclosure agreement produces project artwork without publishing it to the community showcase.
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Style Explorer
Enables users to browse, search, and apply style reference codes to their creations. It allows prompt creators to test looks instantly or copy reference parameters directly into the prompt bar.
Use caseA digital artist searches for anime aesthetics in the gallery to copy style codes directly into their latest generation prompt.
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Personalize and Moodboards
Builds customized image aesthetics by rating visual pairs or curating collections of reference images. It lets users define and manage distinct visual vibes to meet specific aesthetic targets.
Use caseA designer curates a set of thematic images on the moodboards page to guide the visual tone of upcoming generations.
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Midjourney Editor
Provides an interface on the web platform where users upload and modify any existing image using specialized tools.
Use caseA member uploads an existing image to the edit page to adjust specific elements using web editing controls.
From docs.midjourney.com · image from Midjourney
Written from Midjourney's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Midjourney's own.
Every plan
| Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly | Per | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10 | $8 | per account | 3.3 hr (200 min) Fast GPU/month, no Relax mode, no Stealth, 3 concurrent fast image jobs |
| Standard | $30 | $24 | per account | 15 hr Fast GPU/month, unlimited Relax images, no Stealth |
| Pro | $60 | $48 | per account | 30 hr Fast GPU/month, unlimited Relax images + SD video, Stealth mode, 12 concurrent fast jobs |
| Mega | $120 | $96 | per account | 60 hr Fast GPU/month, unlimited Relax images + SD video, Stealth mode, 12 concurrent fast video jobs |
From Midjourney's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front.
Before you pay
- Renews automatically
- Yes
What Midjourney says
All Midjourney plans are subscriptions, meaning they automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis unless you set your plan to cancel.
Source page - Export your data
- Yes
- Discounts
- 20% discount on subscriptions with an annual plan
What Midjourney says
You can get a 20% discount on your subscription by committing to an annual plan, where the full year fee is paid upfront.
Source page
Only what Midjourney's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.
Getting started with Midjourney
- Log in to your account and subscribe to a Midjourney plan.
- Navigate to the Create page on midjourney.com.
- Type what you want to see into the Imagine bar at the top of the page.
- Press Enter or the send button to generate your set of four images.
Written from Midjourney's own help pages: docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/3332926...
Midjourney video tutorials
Independent creators on YouTube, not Midjourney or us. The video loads from YouTube only when you press play.
Questions people ask about Midjourney
How much does Midjourney cost?
Paid plans start at $10 a month (Basic). 4 plans are listed above, from Midjourney's own pricing page.
Is Midjourney free?
No. Midjourney has no free plan.
Does Midjourney have a student or other discount?
20% discount on subscriptions with an annual plan Source
How can I get a discount on a Midjourney subscription?
You can get a 20% discount on your subscription by committing to an annual plan, where the full year fee is paid upfront. Source
Do Midjourney subscriptions automatically renew?
Yes, all plans renew on a monthly or yearly basis unless cancelled. Source
What plan is required for companies making more than $1,000,000 USD in gross revenue?
Companies making more than $1,000,000 USD gross revenue per year must subscribe to the Pro or Mega plan. Source
Does Midjourney offer an API?
No, Midjourney does not provide an API or third party apps and scripts, with rare exceptions. Source
Works with
- AI models
- its own model
Where this came from
Plans, prices and limits were copied from Midjourney's own pages and the other sources listed, then checked .
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/27870484040333-Comparing-Midj...
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- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32083055291277-Terms-of-Service
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/33329261836941-Getting-Started-Guide
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32023408776205-Prompt-Basics
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32631709682573-Discord-Quick-Start
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/32013696484109-Community-Guidelines
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/31974654274573-How-to-Subscribe
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/25384024738573-Canceling-Your...
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