Midjourney by Midjourney Inc.
Midjourney works like a Bot on Discord as well as on the web, allowing users to create custom images from simple text prompts. Its website allows you to manage your subscription, view all of your images in one place, and browse images created by other Midjourney users.
As a new user, you get a free trial that allows for around 25 minutes of GPU time — which is the unit Midjourney uses to calculate its prices. Generally speaking, 25 minutes of GPU time will get you anywhere between 20 and 40 images, depending on the complexity. Also worth knowing is that generating variations takes less time, while upscaling takes more time.
It used to be available exclusively through Discord, but that is no longer the case. At the end of 2023, Midjourney launched a web app and now everyone can create fancy images with AI.
Speaking of “fancy images,” the results Midjourney returns are nothing short of stunning, so the little effort you need to put in is worth it. You can use it for simpler graphics like icons and generating abstract paintings, cartoons and more.
What are the key features? ⭐
- Quick image generation: Midjourney takes about a minute to generate four options. It does that using powerful Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to interpret and process each prompt.
- Upscaling and creating variations: Once you get the first batch of 4 images, you can upscale one of the images or create a variant. The former will, obviously, create a larger version of the selected image; while the latter will create slight variations of the selected grid image. Creating a variation generates a new image grid similar to the chosen image's overall style and composition.
- Blend: This cool feature allows you to upload 2–5 images that will be scanned for aesthetics to create a new image from them. The results could be stunning.
- A ton of parameters: Midjourney supports many parameters, which are options added to a prompt that change how an image generates. Parameters can change an image's Aspect Ratios, switch between Midjourney Model Versions, change which Upscaler is used, and lots more.
Who is it for? 🤔
Examples of what you can use it for 💭
- Create stunning works of art with a simple prompt
- Get graphic elements for your website
- Design new products with nothing but your words
- Become a social media star by sharing stunning images generated by Midjourney
How much does it cost? 🏷️
| Plan | Period | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | |
| Basic | Monthly | $10 |
| Basic | Yearly | $96 |
| Standard | Monthly | $30 |
| Standard | Yearly | $288 |
| Pro | Monthly | $60 |
| Pro | Yearly | $576 |
Pros & Cons ⚖️
- Creates visually stunning characters and designs
- Offers one of the highest resolutions for the final picture
- Great for the creation of both simple graphics and abstract paintings
- You have to pay to use it
