What Midjourney does
Midjourney is an AI image and video generator made by Midjourney, a small self-funded research lab. You type a short text prompt on midjourney.com or in its Discord server and get four image options in about a minute, then vary, zoom out or extend the one you like. It is known for a strong default visual style, and its Personalization feature learns your own taste from images you rate. Paid plans also generate short videos.
Best for
- Artists and designers exploring visual concepts
- Mood boards, posters and illustration ideas
- People who want a distinctive, polished look with short prompts
- Creators who already work inside Discord
Key features
Prompt to four images
Each prompt returns a grid of four options, generated at 1024 x 1024 pixels in the current version.
Variations and reroll
Make strong or subtle variations of a chosen image, or rerun the prompt for a fresh grid.
Zoom out and pan
Extend the canvas outward or in one direction while keeping the original image unchanged.
Personalization
Builds a profile of your taste from images you rate, and V8.2 applies it more closely to new images.
Video generation
Plans also include video generation; Basic makes SD video and higher plans add HD.
Relax and Stealth modes
Standard and up get unlimited slower Relax image jobs; Pro and Mega can keep work private with Stealth Mode.
Midjourney pricing
Midjourney has no free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month. Annual billing saves 20% ($8, $24, $48 and $96 per month, paid upfront). Extra fast GPU time costs $4 per hour. Companies with over $1M in yearly gross revenue must use Pro or Mega. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
| Basic | $10/month | 3.3 hours of fast GPU time per month, SD video |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $30/month | 15 fast hours plus unlimited Relax images, HD video |
| Pro | $60/month | 30 fast hours, unlimited Relax images and SD video, Stealth Mode |
| Mega | $120/month | 60 fast hours, same extras as Pro |
Source: Midjourney pricing page
Pros and cons
What it does well
- Strong default image quality and style from short prompts.
- Unlimited Relax-mode images from the $30 Standard plan up.
- All paid plans include general commercial use rights for your images.
Know before you sign up
- A paid subscription is needed before you can generate anything.
- Images are public unless you pay for Pro or Mega and turn on Stealth Mode.
- Usage is metered in GPU hours; fast time runs out and extra time costs $4 per hour.
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Questions about Midjourney
What is Midjourney?
Midjourney is an AI image and video generator made by Midjourney, a small self-funded research lab. You type a short text prompt on midjourney.com or in its Discord server and get four image options in about a minute, then vary, zoom out or extend the one you like. It is known for a strong default visual style, and its Personalization feature learns your own taste from images you rate. Paid plans also generate short videos.
Is Midjourney free?
Midjourney has no free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month. Annual billing saves 20% ($8, $24, $48 and $96 per month, paid upfront). Extra fast GPU time costs $4 per hour. Companies with over $1M in yearly gross revenue must use Pro or Mega. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
How much does Midjourney cost?
Paid plans start at $10/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Basic ($10/month), Standard ($30/month), Pro ($60/month), Mega ($120/month). Annual billing saves 20% ($8, $24, $48 and $96 per month, paid upfront). Extra fast GPU time costs $4 per hour. Companies with over $1M in yearly gross revenue must use Pro or Mega.
Who is Midjourney best for?
Artists and designers exploring visual concepts, Mood boards, posters and illustration ideas, People who want a distinctive, polished look with short prompts and Creators who already work inside Discord.
Where can I use Midjourney?
Midjourney is available on Web and Discord, according to its official site.
What are some alternatives to Midjourney?
Similar image & design tools include Adobe Firefly, Bing Image Creator, Canva and FLUX 3 Image. Compare them on the Image & design page.