Midjourney
last releaseApril 14, 2026
powered byV7 (default), V8 (emerging 2026)
goblin vibe check:
still the one you open when the vibe has to be right and you know it when you see it
undisputed gold standard for artistic and cinematic image quality. personalization profiles that learn your aesthetic. largest image ai community. best for moodboards, concept art, editorial, fantasy, and stylized worldbuilding. still web-and-discord first, with no normal public api.
cost
$10
per mo
v8.1 alpha pushes faster and cheaper hd and standard image generationimage prompts, image weights, prompt shortener, and improved describe are back in the current alpha linestill one of the strongest tools for concept art, moodboards, stylized environments, and visual tastefinding
key features
v8.1 alpha pushes faster and cheaper hd and standard image generationimage prompts, image weights, prompt shortener, and improved describe are back in the current alpha linestill one of the strongest tools for concept art, moodboards, stylized environments, and visual tastefinding
spec & usage
best fit for art direction and visual exploration rather than highly structured production automation
no normal public api means it remains more of a creator tool than an infrastructure layer
scope:
visualimagedesignasset-designcloudpaid
launchJuly 12, 2022
last releaseApril 14, 2026