Midjourney V7, released April 2025 and now default, represents a major leap in AI image generation with dramatically improved realism, especially for hands, bodies, and complex scenes. Draft Mode enables rapid prototyping at half the speed and cost, with options to enhance to full quality. Personalized Results adapts to your style preferences through image rating. New text-to-video tools can generate 60 seconds of video from six images in about 3 hours. Niji 7 (January 2026) specializes in anime aesthetics. The platform operates through Discord and a web interface. Basic ($10/mo) includes 3.3 hours of Fast GPU time, while Pro ($60/mo) adds Stealth Mode and 30 hours of Fast time. No free tier is available.
Key Features
V7 with Draft Mode
Text-to-Video (60 sec)
Personalized Results
Character Consistency 2.0
Niji 7 for Anime
Web Interface + Discord
Stealth Mode (Pro+)
The Good
Best image quality overall
Draft Mode saves time/cost
Video generation added
Strong community
The Not-So-Good
No free tier
Discord-based workflow
Subscription required for any use
Tool Information
Pricing ModelPaid
Starting PriceBasic $10/mo / Standard $30/mo / Pro $60/mo / Mega $120/mo