Can I use Midjourney without Discord?

You no longer need a Discord account to sign up for Midjourney. You can sign up by linking Midjourney to your Google account. Signing up for a free Google account takes only a few minutes.

Is there anything better than Midjourney?

In April 2025, digital media publication CNET ranked DALL-E 3 as the best overall AI image generator, but that ranking occurred before Midjourney released its most recent version. They cited DALL-E 3's ease of use and image quality as reasons for their decision. Keep in mind that rankings do not tell the whole story. As you learn to use Midjourney, explore alternatives to find the program that meets your unique needs.

How much does Midjourney cost?

As of April 2025, Midjourney costs $96–$1,152/year, depending on your plan. Yearly subscribers save money compared to users who pay monthly. You can try out Midjourney for free if you download the app on an iOS or Android device.

Is Midjourney hard to learn?

Midjourney's documentation provides new users with helpful guides that cover prompt basics, image resolution, and editing. You can also learn how to modify photographs and other images you upload to your account. Consult these guides to make the most of your plan.

How to use Midjourney

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By: Thomas Broderick, Edited by: Rebecca Munday, Reviewed by: Jeff Le

Published: June 6, 2025

Do you want your business or personal website to have exciting visuals? If so, you might hire an artist or graphic designer. However, doing so can cost a lot of time, money, and resources.

Knowing how to use Midjourney puts you in control and requires fewer resources, letting you create visuals aligned with your unique needs. You can learn how to use Midjourney in less than one day.

Explore how to get started with this exciting generative AI software in just four simple steps.

What is Midjourney?

Launched in 2022, Midjourney is an AI software suite that creates detailed images from simple text prompts. Midjourney can help people who are learning graphic design and businesses who want to streamline costs. Using Midjourney is also a great introduction to learning about AI's capabilities and potential.

Midjourney is not without controversy, as it needs to train on millions of copyrighted images to function. In 2024, a group of artists filed a lawsuit against Midjourney and other generative AI companies. The same year, people used the program to create false but lifelike propaganda of U.S. presidential candidates. Most recently, a U.S. court of appeals in Washington, D.C. ruled that AI-generated works do not qualify for copyright protections because they do not have a human creator.

How to get started with Midjourney

1. Sign up with Google or Discord

If you already have a Google account, you need to:

Sign in to Google.
Select "Continue with Google" on the Midjourney login page.

If you would rather sign up through Discord, you can:

Sign in to Discord.
Link your Midjourney account to your Discord account using the same email address.
If you make a mistake, you can fix it in your Midjourney account settings page.

If you're returning to an old account, sign in through Discord. If you already have a Discord account, signing up again through Google will not give you access to your old images.

2. Pick your membership plan

Midjourney offers four membership plans at different price points. The following information is current as of April 2025.

Basic

Cost: $10/month or $96/year
What you get: Basic users receive 3.3 hours/month of fast GPU time and four maximum repeats/permutations per image.
Who should use it: People interested in learning about Midjourney's potential who do not need it for creative or commercial purposes.

Standard

Cost: $30/month or $288/year
What you get: Standard users receive 15 hours/month of fast GPU time and 10 maximum repeats/permutations per image.
Who should use it: Users interested in Midjourney to learn design.

Pro

Cost: $60/month or $576/year
What you get: Pro users receive 30 hours/month of fast GPU time and 40 maximum repeats/permutations per image.
Who should use it: Commercial users making over one million dollars in gross receipts must purchase a Pro or Mega plan.

Mega

Cost: $120/month or $1,152/year
What you get: Mega users receive 60 hours/month of fast GPU time and 40 maximum repeats/permutations per image.
Who should use it: Commercial users who need to generate many images quickly.

3. Start generating images

Learning how to use Midjourney starts by experimenting with prompts. Review the following steps to help you make the most of each prompt.

Use specific adjectives in your prompt. Doing so helps Midjourney understand your needs.
If you want a specific amount of something in your image, don't forget to mention it. Otherwise, Midjourney will place a random number of objects/people/animals/etc.
As you imagine your ideal image, focus on the details you want to stand out. Relate these details in your prompt by discussing the environment, mood, or color palette.

4. Refine your image prompts

Depending on your plan, you have 4-40 tries to edit your image. Fortunately, Midjourney offers a suite of tools that help you make big and small variations. You can also upscale, remix, and edit specific elements within your image.

These tools, similar to the ones found in traditional photo software, offer intuitive solutions for beginner and advanced users. You can also start from the beginning and submit a modified prompt. Practice can help you identify which tools and strategies best fit your needs.