Midjourney
Image generation known for its aesthetic quality.
Overview
Midjourney makes images from a text prompt on midjourney.com. Each prompt gives you a set of four images that you can upscale, vary or edit. It can also turn images into short videos.
Best for
People who care most about how the image looks.
Skip it if
Skip it if you want it free; try Leonardo, our free pick.
Pricing
No free plan. Basic $10/mo, Standard $30, Pro $60, Mega $120. Billed yearly: $8, $24, $48, $96 a month. Checked Oct 14, 2026 on the official pricing page.
Pros
- You can guide it with your own images and style references.
- Personalization profiles and moodboards match your style.
- Plans start at $10 a month.
Cons
- No free plan.
- Each prompt returns four images, so you may spend several runs to get one you like.
How it compares
For images from text our Best pick is Midjourney. The runner-up is Ideogram, and the free pick is Leonardo.
Quick start
- Log in at midjourney.com and choose a plan.
- Go to the Create page and type a prompt in the Imagine bar.
- Press Enter. You get four images to upscale, vary or download.
Verdict
Pay for it if image quality matters most. Try the free pick first if you're unsure.
Where Midjourney shows up
Alternatives
Image generation that is good at text in images.
Image generation with game-asset friendly models.
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