Midjourney vs Playground
Midjourney Basic costs $8/month ($96/yr) vs Playground Pro at $12/mo ($144/yr), both billed annually.
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Midjourney
Basic: $8 per month · $96/yr · billed annually
| Cheaper alternative Midjourney Basic See Midjourney Basic pricing | Expensive option Playground Pro See Playground Pro pricing | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic: $8 per month · $96/yr · billed annuallySource Higher plans available. |
Pro: $12 per mo · $144/yr · billed annuallySource Higher plans available. |
| Best for | Individuals generating images with 3.3 hours of fast GPU time a month on Basic. Source |
Creators designing graphics and images with commercial-use rights on Pro. Source |
Prices come from the companies’ official pricing pages, checked October 13, 2026.
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