Midjourney Pricing 2026
Everything you need to know about Midjourney pricing in 2026. Compare plans, features, and find the right tier for your needs.
Midjourney Pricing Plans
Basic
Entry-level plan for casual users and hobbyists
- ✓ 3.3 hours of GPU time per month
- ✓ Personal use license
- ✓ Access to Midjourney V6 engine
- ✓ Standard queue processing
- ✓ Discord-based generation
- ✗ No commercial usage rights
- ✗ No stealth mode
Standard
Best for freelancers and content creators
- ✓ 15 hours of GPU time per month
- ✓ Commercial usage rights included
- ✓ Access to Midjourney V6 engine
- ✓ Standard queue — unlimited generations
- ✓ Relax mode (unlimited slow gen)
- ✓ Stealth mode on generated images
Pro
Heavy users and professional designers
- ✓ 30 hours of GPU time per month
- ✓ Commercial usage rights
- ✓ Priority queue — faster processing
- ✓ Unlimited relax mode generations
- ✓ Stealth mode for all images
- ✓ Multiple concurrent jobs
Mega
Maximum performance for studios and agencies
- ✓ 60 hours of GPU time per month
- ✓ Commercial usage rights
- ✓ Highest priority queue
- ✓ Unlimited relax mode
- ✓ Stealth mode for all images
- ✓ Maximum concurrent generations
Free vs Paid: Which Midjourney Plan Should You Choose?
Midjourney does not have a permanent free tier — you get roughly 25 free generations when you first join, then you must choose a paid plan. The Basic plan at $10/mo is great for exploring AI art and casual use, but the Standard plan at $30/mo is where the real value lies. It includes commercial rights, unlimited slow-mode generations, and stealth mode. For professional designers and agencies producing hundreds of images daily, Pro or Mega are worth the investment for priority GPU access.
Choose Basic If:
- • You are experimenting with AI art
- • You generate fewer than 100 images/month
- • You do not need commercial rights
- • Budget is your primary constraint
Choose Standard/Pro If:
- • You sell or license AI-generated artwork
- • You need unlimited slow-mode generation
- • You want stealth mode for privacy
- • You generate images daily for work
Midjourney vs Competitors: Pricing Comparison
Midjourney is a premium tool with no free tier, but its image quality remains the gold standard. DALL-E 3 is cheaper when bundled with ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) and offers better text rendering. Stable Diffusion XL is completely free and open-source but requires technical setup. Leonardo.ai offers a generous free tier with daily credits. Each has trade-offs between cost, quality, and ease of use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Midjourney free?
Midjourney offers a limited trial of roughly 25 free image generations. After the trial, you need a paid subscription starting at $10 per month for the Basic plan.
Q: What is the cheapest Midjourney plan?
The Basic plan costs $10 per month and includes 3.3 hours of GPU time. It is suitable for casual users but does not include commercial usage rights.
Q: Does Midjourney have commercial rights?
Yes, commercial usage rights are included in the Standard plan ($30/mo) and above. Basic plan users can only use images for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Q: Can I cancel Midjourney anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your Midjourney subscription at any time. Your access continues through the end of the billing period. There are no cancellation fees.