According to the official information, every plan is a subscription and there is no free tier. The cheapest plan, Basic, costs $10 per month, and switching to annual billing saves 20%.
AI Basics · Free Alternatives
Free Midjourney Alternatives
We compared the alternatives by whether you can start for free and whether they work in Korean.
4 alternatives3 free to start
WHY
Why people look for tools other than Midjourney
Before looking for alternatives, check the terms of the original tool.
Can you use it for free?According to Midjourney, every plan is a subscription and there is no free tier. Basic, the cheapest, is $10 a month, and annual billing saves 20%.
Plan to look at firstStandard, $30/month
WeaknessThere is no free trial, and images are public by default. Stealth mode, which keeps images private, is available only on the Pro and Mega plans, and the official terms require companies with annual revenue over $1 million to use Pro or higher.
ALTERNATIVES
Tools worth using instead
Tools you can start using for free are listed first.
NanoBananaBest for images
Free tierNanoBanana is the nickname of Google DeepMind’s image generation and editing model, officially Gemini 3 Pro Image. Available in the Gemini app and Google AI Studio, it is strong at images that contain text, such as posters and diagrams.
Free tierFree users of the Gemini app can use it up to a set number of times. According to the official blog, once you pass that limit, it drops back to the previous-generation model.
Excellent KoreanBeginnerLearn more →
IdeogramTypography made easy
Free tierIdeogram is an AI image generator from Ideogram AI. It renders text inside images relatively accurately, making it a first pick for images where the wording matters, such as posters, signage, and social media cards.
Free scopeThe official documentation says a free tier is available. The free tier uses a slow queue and limits features such as private generation.
Limited Korean supportBeginnerLearn more →
MiricanvasFor card news thumbnails
Free tierMiricanvas is a web design tool from the Korean company Miridih. It offers templates for Korean business formats such as card news, thumbnails, and proposal covers, which you can edit right in your browser.
Free tierPer the official pricing page, the free plan is free forever and includes 50,000+ templates, 350,000+ photos and graphics, and 1GB of storage.
Excellent KoreanBeginnerLearn more →
FluxBest for people and hands
PaidFlux is a family of image generation models from Black Forest Labs in Germany. It renders tricky details like faces and hands naturally, so it is widely used for photo-like images with people.
Limited Korean supportIntermediateLearn more →
COMPARE
At a Glance
| Tool | Free | Korean | Level | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midjourney | Paid | Limited | Intermediate | High-quality images (for designers) |
| NanoBanana | Free tier | Excellent | Beginner | Top for images |
| Ideogram | Free tier | Limited | Beginner | Text-in-image, easy to use |
| Miricanvas | Free tier | Excellent | Beginner | For social media card thumbnails |
| Flux | Paid | Limited | Intermediate | Best for people and hands |
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FAQ
Alternatives you can start using for free are NanoBanana, Ideogram, and Miri Canvas. The free scope differs by tool, so check each tool’s page.
The Midjourney page recommends comparing NanoBanana and Flux first.
Last updated 22 Sep 2026 · Free-plan availability, pricing, and terms are the values confirmed on each tool’s official page. Ratings are based on John Kim, CEO of Nanum Consulting, using these tools firsthand in training sessions and real work.
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