Midjourney Pricing 2026 — Complete Breakdown
Midjourney pricing for 2026 — Basic ($10/mo), Standard ($30/mo), Pro ($60/mo), and Mega ($120/mo). GPU hours, fast vs relax mode explained.
$10/mo
Starting price
$10/mo
Paid plan starts at
$120/mo
Max plan price
Our Verdict
Midjourney produces the highest-quality artistic images of any AI tool. Standard at $30/mo is the sweet spot — unlimited relax mode images plus 15 hours of fast GPU time.
Best for: Artists, designers, content creators, marketing teams, concept art
Subscription Plans
Basic
$10/mo
- ✓~200 images/month (fast GPU)
- ✓3 concurrent jobs
- ✓Web & Discord access
- ✓Commercial usage rights
Standard
$30/mo
- ✓15 fast GPU hours/month
- ✓Unlimited relaxed generations
- ✓Stealth mode (private images)
- ✓3 concurrent fast jobs
Pro
$60/mo
- ✓30 fast GPU hours/month
- ✓Stealth mode
- ✓12 concurrent fast jobs
- ✓Priority queue
Mega
$120/mo
- ✓60 fast GPU hours/month
- ✓Stealth mode
- ✓12 concurrent fast jobs
- ✓Highest priority queue
Real-World Cost Examples
What does it actually cost to run common tasks?
Single image (fast GPU)
~$0.05 (Basic) — $0.033 (Standard)
Full social media month (100 images)
$10 (Basic plan)
Brand identity project (500 images)
$30–$60 (Standard or Pro)
Daily content creator (300 images/month)
$30 (Standard, using relax mode)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Midjourney have a free trial?
Midjourney removed its free trial in 2023. You must subscribe starting at $10/month. Some Discord servers offer shared access, but this violates Midjourney's terms of service.
What's the difference between fast and relax mode?
Fast mode uses priority GPU time (limited by plan). Relax mode is unlimited but slower (typically 0–10 minute waits). Standard and above plans include unlimited relax mode.
Does Midjourney give commercial rights?
Yes — all paid plans include commercial usage rights. Free trials do NOT include commercial rights.
Cheaper Alternatives to Midjourney
Compare More Image Pricing
Compare Midjourney against competitors
Side-by-side feature, benchmark, and pricing comparison.