Midjourney vs Stability AI: AI video and image pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Midjourney plans are sold by fast GPU time. Higher plans add unlimited relaxed generations and stealth mode.
Stability AI sells its image, audio and 3D models through an API billed in credits. One credit costs $0.01.
Listed A to Z, from docs.midjourney.com and platform.stability.ai. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Basic, Standard, Pro, Mega
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120 a month, annual prices, fast GPU hours, relax mode and extra GPU time.
- Main price table
- Stable Image Ultra, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Flash, Stable Image Core, SDXL 1.0
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- 1 credit = $0.01, 25 free credits. Stable Image Ultra 8 credits, SD 3.5 Large 6.5, Core 3, Fast Upscaler 2.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Midjourney checked Nov 10, 2026, Stability AI checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Midjourney lists 4 entries (Basic, Standard, Pro, Mega); Stability AI lists 7 (Stable Image Ultra, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Flash, Stable Image Core, SDXL 1.0).
- Free option. Midjourney: none in the published plan table. Stability AI: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. Midjourney: “Plans”. Stability AI: “Image generation (credits per call)”.
Midjourney plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Fast GPU time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10 | $96 a year ($8 per month) | 3.3 hours (200 minutes) | |
| Standard | $30 | $288 a year ($24 per month) | 15 hours | Unlimited relaxed images and SD video |
| Pro | $60 | $576 a year ($48 per month) | 30 hours | Stealth mode |
| Mega | $120 | $1,152 a year ($96 per month) | 60 hours |
From docs.midjourney.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Midjourney pricing.
Stability AI plans and prices
| Service | Credits |
|---|---|
| Stable Image Ultra | 8 |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large | 6.5 |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo | 4 |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium | 3.5 |
| Stable Diffusion 3.5 Flash | 2.5 |
| Stable Image Core | 3 |
| SDXL 1.0 | From 0.9 |
1 credit = $0.01. New accounts get 25 free credits.
| Service | Credits |
|---|---|
| Creative Upscaler | 60 |
| Conservative Upscaler | 40 |
| Fast Upscaler | 2 |
| Erase Object, Inpaint, Remove Background | 5 |
| Outpaint | 4 |
| Replace Background & Relight | 8 |
| Stable Audio 3.0 / 2.5 | 8 |
From platform.stability.ai, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Stability AI pricing.
FAQ
How much does Midjourney cost?
Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120 a month, annual prices, fast GPU hours, relax mode and extra GPU time. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Stability AI cost?
1 credit = $0.01, 25 free credits. Stable Image Ultra 8 credits, SD 3.5 Large 6.5, Core 3, Fast Upscaler 2. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Midjourney and Stability AI have a free option?
Midjourney: none in the published plan table. Stability AI: none in the published plan table.
Which is better, Midjourney or Stability AI?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: docs.midjourney.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and platform.stability.ai (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
- docs.midjourney.com
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/27870484040333-Comparing-Midjourney-Plans
- platform.stability.ai
- platform.stability.ai/pricing
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