Midjourney Pricing (April 2026)
How much does Midjourney cost?
Midjourney starts at $10/mo with 4 plans available.
All Plans
Standard
- 15h fast generations
- Unlimited relaxed
- Stealth mode
Midjourney Pricing Breakdown
Basic Plan - $10 Monthly
The Basic plan provides 3.3 hours of Fast GPU time, translating to approximately 200 images per month. However, real-world usage typically yields 120-150 usable images after accounting for variations and refinements. All images remain public, and you're limited to 3 concurrent jobs. This plan works for casual users or those testing Midjourney, but most active creators quickly outgrow these limitations.
Standard Plan - $30 Monthly (Best Value)
The Standard tier offers 15 hours of Fast GPU time plus unlimited Relax Mode generations, making it effectively unlimited for patient users. You can generate approximately 900 fast images plus thousands more in Relax Mode, bringing the cost per usable image down to roughly $0.02. This plan represents the sweet spot for most users, including content creators, social media managers, and small design teams.
Pro Plan - $60 Monthly
Pro subscribers receive 30 hours of Fast GPU time, unlimited Relax Mode, and crucial Stealth Mode access for private image generation. This tier supports 12 concurrent fast jobs and 3 relaxed jobs, significantly improving workflow efficiency. The Stealth Mode feature alone justifies the cost for commercial users who need to keep their creative concepts confidential from competitors.
Mega Plan - $120 Monthly
The highest tier provides 60 hours of Fast GPU time, all Pro features, and priority access during peak usage periods. This plan targets power users, studios, and companies with high-volume image needs, delivering approximately 3,600 fast images monthly plus unlimited relaxed generations.
Annual subscriptions offer a 20% discount across all tiers. Compared to stock photo subscriptions like Shutterstock ($29/month for just 10 images), Midjourney provides exceptional value. However, the lack of a free tier creates a barrier for casual users, and additional Fast GPU hours cost $4 each if you exceed your monthly allocation.
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Basic | Standard | Pro | Mega |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 generations/month | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| General commercial terms | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Member gallery | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 15h fast generations | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited relaxed | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stealth mode | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 30h fast generations | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 12 concurrent jobs | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 60h fast generations | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| All Pro features | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Extra capacity | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Basic | Standard | Pro | Mega |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $50/mo | $150/mo | $300/mo | $600/mo |
| 10 users | $100/mo | $300/mo | $600/mo | $1,200/mo |
| 25 users | $250/mo | $750/mo | $1,500/mo | $3,000/mo |
| 50 users | $500/mo | $1,500/mo | $3,000/mo | $6,000/mo |
Is Midjourney Worth It?
There is no free tier, but most paid plans include a trial period.
Paid plans range from $10/mo (Basic) to $120/mo (Mega). Most users pick the Standard plan.
Best for: Artists, Designers, Marketers. Keep in mind: discord-only interface.
Midjourney Pros & Cons
- Stunning image quality
- Artistic styles
- Active community
- Regular updates
- Consistent results
- Discord-only interface
- Learning curve
- No free tier
- No API