Best forArt direction
THE SIMPLE VERSION
What is Midjourney?
Midjourney turns written prompts and reference images into highly styled images. You can work on the website or through Discord, then create variations, edit regions, upscale results and build a more consistent visual direction with references and personalization tools.
✓ A good fit if you want to…
- Want striking mood, composition and visual polish
- Create concept art, campaigns or a consistent image series
- Do not mind paying before you properly test the tool
– Choose another tool if you…
- Need a permanent free plan
- Need private generations on a low-cost plan
- Want editable vectors or a complete design layout
YOUR FIRST 10 MINUTES
Start in three steps
- 1Open the Create pageChoose the website route for the clearest beginner workflow.
- 2Describe the whole sceneAdd subject, setting, mood, composition and purpose.
- 3Vary before you perfectChoose the closest result, then edit or upscale it.
TRY THIS FIRST PROMPT
Create a [type of image] showing [subject] in [setting]. Use [mood] lighting, a [composition] composition and leave clear space for [purpose].
POPULAR USES
What can it help with?
PLANS
Free or paid?
3.3 hours of Fast GPU time each month, without unlimited Relax generations or Stealth Mode.
Best for light use and learning the workflow.15 Fast GPU hours plus unlimited image generations in the slower Relax Mode.
Best value for regular image creation.30 Fast GPU hours, more concurrent work, unlimited Relax images and video, plus Stealth Mode.
Best when privacy or higher-volume professional work matters; Mega adds still more capacity.✓Free is enough if…it is not: Midjourney currently has no normal permanent free plan. Compare another image tool first if you only want to experiment.
+Consider paid if…artistic quality and consistent visual direction matter enough to justify a subscription. Choose Pro or Mega if website privacy is essential.
*US monthly prices checked on 24 August 2026. Annual billing is 20% lower and paid upfront. Taxes, GPU usage and plan features can change.
GOOD TO KNOW
Safety and privacy
Assume creations are public
Midjourney is open by default. Do not upload private photos, client work or confidential references.
Stealth has conditions
Only Pro and Mega include Stealth, and work made in a public Discord channel remains visible there.
Check rights and details
Respect people, brands and source images, and inspect text, hands and small objects before publishing.
STILL CHOOSING?See the important differences side by side.
OFFICIAL EVIDENCE
Sources and freshness
We use official product and help pages for plan, access and privacy claims.
- Website, Discord and creative features
- Plans, prices and GPU allowances
- Public visibility, Stealth and content rights