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Midjourney
Midjourney is a generative AI platform for creating and editing images from text prompts, image references, and style instructions.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Midjourney provides text-to-image generation, image references, style references, personalization, editing, video generation, and Discord access. G2 reviews support strong image quality and creative usefulness, while users also report workflow complexity and pricing concerns.
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Overview
Midjourney is a generative artificial intelligence platform developed by Midjourney, Inc. It creates images from natural-language prompts and reference images.
The service is available through midjourney.com and Discord. Its workflow supports image generation, iterative variations, image editing, personalization, style references, and video creation.
Midjourney’s current default model is V8.2. The company describes itself as an independent research lab with offices in San Francisco, London, and New York.
Midjourney Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
Discord, Web
TechZella assessment
8.4/10
Midjourney Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broad image-generation and editing feature set
- Strong support for image and style references
- Web and Discord access options
- Personalization and moodboard workflows
- Video generation available within the same subscription service
- Annual plans reduce the effective monthly price
Cons
- No standard public API
- No free trial on the website or Discord
- Higher plans are required for private generation
- Precise results can require repeated prompting and iteration
- Discord workflows may feel complex for new users
- Pricing is subscription-based rather than pay-as-you-go
Midjourney Pricing & Plans
Standard
$30 monthly or $288 annually
month or year
Includes 15 hours of Fast GPU time and unlimited image generation in Relax Mode.
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$60 monthly or $576 annually
month or year
Includes 30 hours of Fast GPU time, unlimited images and standard-definition video in Relax Mode, and Stealth Mode.
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$120 monthly or $1,152 annually
month or year
Includes 60 hours of Fast GPU time, unlimited images and standard-definition video in Relax Mode, and Stealth Mode.
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Not available
No free trial is currently available on the Midjourney website or Discord. A limited trial is available through the separate niji journey mobile app.
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Midjourney Features
Image Generation
- Text-to-image generation
- Natural-language prompting
- Multiple model versions
- Aspect ratio controls
- Stylize, chaos, quality, seed, and version parameters
- Fast, Relax, Turbo, and Draft generation modes
Image References
- Image Prompts
- Style References
- Personalization profiles
- Moodboards
- Edit Model reference images
- Up to four reference images with the Edit Model
Image Editing
- Inpainting
- Outpainting
- Retexturing
- Remix
- Vary Region
- Pan
- Zoom Out
- Layer-based editing
- Smart Select masking
- Direct image downloads
Video
- Image-to-video generation
- Automatic and manual motion prompts
- Low-motion and high-motion options
- Video extension
- Standard-definition and high-definition options by plan
Collaboration and Access
- Midjourney web application
- Discord bot access
- Direct-message generation
- Community Explore gallery
- Stealth Mode on Pro and Mega plans
Integrations and API
- Official Discord integration
- No standard public API
- Third-party automation prohibited except where explicitly authorized
Midjourney Specifications
| Product type | Generative AI software |
|---|---|
| Primary output | AI-generated images and videos |
| Access methods | Web application and Discord bot |
| Current default model | V8.2 |
| Subscription model | Monthly or annual plans |
| Free trial | Unavailable on web and Discord |
| Public API | Not provided |
| Official integration | Discord |
| Privacy feature | Stealth Mode on Pro and Mega |
| Annual billing discount | 20% |
| Company type | Privately held independent research lab |
| Headquarters | South San Francisco, California, United States |
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Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.4/10Moderate confidence
Midjourney provides text-to-image generation, image references, style references, personalization, editing, video generation, and Discord access. G2 reviews support strong image quality and creative usefulness, while users also report workflow complexity and pricing concerns.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
Midjourney FAQs
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What is Midjourney used for?
It is used for concept art, visual ideation, marketing imagery, moodboards, storyboards, product visualization, and creative prototyping.
Does Midjourney have an API?
No.
Midjourney states that it does not provide a standard public API. Unauthorized automation and third-party scripts are prohibited under its policies.
Midjourney states that it does not provide a standard public API. Unauthorized automation and third-party scripts are prohibited under its policies.
Does Midjourney offer a free trial?
No free trial is currently available on the Midjourney website or Discord. A limited trial is available through the separate niji journey mobile app.
Which platforms support Midjourney?
The core service supports midjourney.com and Discord. The separate niji journey app supports iOS and Android.
Can Midjourney edit existing images?
Yes. The Edit Model and web Editor support image changes, masking, inpainting, outpainting, retexturing, layers, and compositions using reference images.
Are Midjourney creations private?
Stealth Mode provides private image and video creation on Pro and Mega plans. Privacy and usage rights are also governed by the subscription terms and Terms of Service.
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