Midjourney’s AI image generator is now accessible to everyone via its website, CEO David Holz announced on Discord. Previously limited to paying subscribers, the platform now offers a free trial of 25 images, allowing users to experience the text-to-image technology before committing to a subscription.
From Discord to Website Accessibility
Launched in 2022, Midjourney initially operated through a Discord server. A website mirroring the bot’s functionality followed but was restricted to users with at least 10,000 images generated via the bot. Now, anyone with a Discord or Google account can sign up and use Midjourney directly through the website.
Midjourney Subscription Plans
After the 25 free images, users can choose from various subscription plans. The Basic plan, priced at $10/month, provides 3.3 hours of monthly GPU time and allows for three concurrent image generations. Higher-tier plans, culminating in the $120/month Mega plan, offer increased GPU time (up to 60 hours of Fast GPU time plus unlimited “Relax” GPU access) and the capacity to generate up to 15 images simultaneously.
Enhanced Web Editor Streamlines User Experience
This wider access comes shortly after Midjourney introduced its unified web editor in mid-August. While the website initially offered a simpler interface than Discord, navigation remained complex. The updated editor streamlines the process, consolidating menus and facilitating seamless transitions between functions like canvas expansion, asset addition, and element manipulation.
Conclusion
Midjourney’s move to open its AI image generator to all users marks a significant step in making AI image generation more accessible. The free trial allows anyone to explore the platform’s capabilities, while the updated web editor enhances the user experience. This combination of accessibility and improved usability positions Midjourney to attract a broader audience and further democratize access to advanced image generation technology.
