Image tool profile
Midjourney
A subscription-based AI image and video generation platform known for high-quality stylized images, now with text-to-video capabilities.
- Best for
- Creators who want a consistent, high-quality visual style for thumbnails, concept art, and channel branding and are willing to pay a subscription.
- Audience
- Digital artists, concept designers, thumbnail creators, filmmakers, design studios
- Category
- Image
Where it fits
Creators who want a consistent, high-quality visual style for thumbnails, concept art, and channel branding and are willing to pay a subscription.
Pricing note
Subscription-only (no free tier). Official plan comparison (docs.midjourney.com): Basic $10/month ($96/year), Standard $30/month ($288/year), Pro $60/month ($576/year), Mega $120/month ($1,152/year); 20% off with annual billing. Fast GPU time per month: 3.3 / 15 / 30 / 60 hours; extra GPU time $4/hour; Stealth Mode on Pro and Mega only.
Checked Aug 13, 2026. Verify the current plan, credits, output limits, and commercial terms before purchasing.
Is it legit?
Who is behind Midjourney, where it is based, and what is publicly known about its funding. Company details change — verify on the official site before committing.
Trade-offs to check
- No free tier — generating requires a paid subscription.
- Fast generations are metered by monthly GPU hours (3.3-60 hours by plan); relax/queue processing can be slow.
- Private Stealth Mode is only on Pro and Mega plans.
- Companies making more than $1,000,000 USD gross revenue per year must purchase Pro or Mega per official docs.
Evaluation guide
Step-by-step evaluation guides for Midjourney — workflow fit, pricing, rights, and a same-input test before paying.
Midjourney for thumbnailsA source-checked Midjourney guide for creators: subscription-only pricing, style control, text-in-image limits, and a repeatable thumbnail test before paying.
Midjourney pricing guide (2026)Midjourney Basic, Standard, Pro, and Mega compared: monthly price, fast GPU hours, extra-hour costs, Stealth mode access, and the $1 million revenue rule.Compare Midjourney with alternatives
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Official sources
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