Alternatives
Midjourney alternatives
We compared 3 alternatives to Midjourney that share its category or at least two of its use cases. CapCut, Leonardo.Ai, Runway have a free plan. All prices come from each tool's own pricing page.
What you'd be replacing
Midjourney
Midjourney is an AI image and video generation service from a community-funded research lab. It has no free plan; subscriptions start with Basic, listed at $10 per month on its pricing page, and an annual commitment paid upfront gives a 20% discount. It is used to generate images and create videos, through its website and Discord.
- AI image generation
- AI video generation in SD and HD resolution (HD on Standard and above)
- Fast and Relax GPU modes; unlimited Relax image generation on Standard, Pro and Mega
- Unlimited Relax SD video generation on Pro and Mega
- Stealth Mode to keep images and videos private (Pro and Mega)
- Purchase extra Fast GPU time at $4/hr
At a glance
| Tool | Model | Price | Free plan | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midjourney(compared against) | Paid | From $10/mo | Not stated | Web, Discord |
| CapCut | Freemium | From $12.49/mo | Yes | Web, Desktop app |
| Leonardo.Ai | Freemium | From $12/mo | Yes | API |
| Runway | Freemium | From $15/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, API |
How each one differs from Midjourney
CapCut
From $12.49/mo- Pricier entry plan: $12.49 vs $10 per month
- Also lists Desktop app
- Overlaps on: create videos, generate images
- Also covers: edit videos, text to speech, remove image backgrounds
Leonardo.Ai
From $12/mo- Pricier entry plan: $12 vs $10 per month
- Also lists API
- Overlaps on: generate images, create videos
- Also covers: create animations, edit photos, edit videos
Runway
From $15/mo- Pricier entry plan: $15 vs $10 per month
- Also lists iOS, Android, API
- Overlaps on: create videos, generate images
- Also covers: edit videos, text to speech, clone a voice (with consent)
Alternatives are chosen by shared category and use cases, then ordered by overlap. The rule is on the methodology page.