Midjourney
Image Generationby Midjourney Inc.
Industry-leading AI image generation known for stunning artistic quality. No official public API yet; access via Discord bot or third-party API services.
Registration & API Key Steps
Create Discord Account
Midjourney runs through Discord. Create a Discord account if you don't have one.
Open linkSubscribe to Midjourney
Visit midjourney.com and subscribe to a plan. A paid subscription is required to generate images.
Open linkJoin Midjourney Discord Server
Join the official Midjourney Discord server and use /imagine command in newbie channels.
Open linkFor API Access: Use Third-Party Services
No official API exists. For programmatic access, use third-party services like UseAPI.net, ImagineAPI, or APIFRAME. Note: this may violate Midjourney TOS.
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Plan | $10/month ($8/month annual) | ~3.3 GPU hours/month, Limited concurrent jobs, Community gallery access |
| Standard Plan | $30/month ($24/month annual) | ~15 GPU hours/month, Unlimited relaxed generations, Stealth mode |
| Pro Plan | $60/month ($48/month annual) | ~30 GPU hours/month, Unlimited relaxed generations, 12 concurrent fast jobs |
| Mega Plan | $120/month ($96/month annual) | ~60 GPU hours/month, Unlimited relaxed generations, 12 concurrent fast jobs |
Application Tips
No Official API Available
As of early 2026, Midjourney has not released an official public API. Third-party solutions exist but carry the risk of account bans.
Use Web Interface
Midjourney now has a web interface at midjourney.com in addition to Discord. Both offer the same generation capabilities.
Annual Billing Saves 20%
All plans offer a 20% discount for annual billing. Consider yearly plans if you are a regular user.
China Access Solutions
Third-Party API Services
Services like UseAPI.net or ImagineAPI provide REST API wrappers around Midjourney Discord bot.
Discord Access via VPN
Use a reliable VPN to access Discord and interact with the Midjourney bot directly.
Code Example
// Using third-party API service (e.g., UseAPI.net)
// Note: No official Midjourney API exists
const response = await fetch('https://api.useapi.net/v2/jobs/imagine', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_USEAPI_TOKEN',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
prompt: 'A mystical forest with bioluminescent plants --ar 16:9 --v 6',
discord: 'YOUR_DISCORD_TOKEN',
server: 'YOUR_SERVER_ID',
channel: 'YOUR_CHANNEL_ID',
}),
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log('Job ID:', data.jobid);Rate Limits
| Tier | Limits |
|---|---|
| Basic | ~3.3 GPU hours/month, limited concurrency |
| Standard | ~15 GPU hours fast + unlimited relaxed |
| Pro | ~30 GPU hours fast + unlimited relaxed, 12 concurrent |
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