One of the AIs that generate images from text that has achieved the greatest popularity among users is Midjourney. But it is not the only one, since there are several AIs that also allow you to create the most professional works. So today we want to present you a list (in alphabetical order) with some alternatives to Midjourney that can help you further exploit the potential of the world of artificial intelligence.
Midjourney is a tool capable of creating any illustration or work of art from a description written in English. When it was launched to the public it had a free trial version, but in March 2023 they eliminated this option and now it is completely paid, allowing you to choose between several subscription plans.
This AI does not have its own portal or app to install on your mobile, but rather works within Discord, so you must log in to your account and join the AI server. Once inside the server, you have to access one of the “Newcomer rooms” channels to start using it.
As demonstrated in the graph below, since last year Midjourney has been one of the image generating AIs most sought after by users, thanks to its ease of use and its ability to generate quality realistic images. There is a drop in Midjourney’s search volume that coincides with the time the free plan was eliminated, although searches for the rest of the AIs also decline during that period.
Alternative image generating AIs to Midjourney
As we mentioned, this is not the only image-generating AI tool that exists on the market. Let’s get to know the main alternatives.
Craiyon
It was previously called Dalle-mini and is an open source OpenAI generator. Although it is a free tool, it is a little slower and has a less sophisticated system and less understanding than other platforms on the market, so it works better with simple phrases.
Among the advantages is its ability to automatically generate up to 9 results. Of course, although it understands different languages, for best results we recommend entering descriptions in English. To keep computers active and finance the maintenance of the tool, advertisements are included on the web.
DALL-E
So far OpenAI, the artificial intelligence developer, has released three versions of DALL-E, the most recent being DALLE-3. This is available on ChatGPT paid plans, but there is a way to use it for free. To do this you just have to access the Bing chatbot and ask it to generate an image, this will be done with the DALLE-3 AI.
For its part, DALLE-2 was launched in January 2022 and is currently available to all users without a waiting list. It works as a “neural system”, which can analyze a text in depth, able to relate the subject, action and artistic style to offer multiple image options.
In addition to this, with DALLE-2 it is possible to edit an image to include new objects or elements in the composition and replace others, as well as create new designs from others that already exist. In order to use it, you must create an OpenAI account.
dream studio
This tool created by Stability AI is based on an open source generation model called Stable Diffusion and offers a wide range of parameters to adjust the result of the images to your needs, such as artistic style, number of images generated and “Prompt”. strength”, a function that adjusts the level of similarity between the description and the final image.
Although all users can access it with a first free trial, once the free images have been exhausted, a minimum recharge of 10 pounds must be made to continue using the tool. The images are generated under a license that allows both commercial and non-commercial use.
Firefly
This image-generating AI was developed by Adobe and after launching a beta phase, in which it was necessary to register on a waiting list, it has now become free and freely accessible to all users who have an Adobe ID profile. . Additionally, Adobe has recently integrated Firefly into Adobe Express, making it available in Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
It has been trained with open license data and Adobe Stock, the company’s own image bank without copyright, so when using it, problems related to this aspect are avoided.
Unlike other models, Firefly can not only generate images from text, but can use a user-created sketch or take an already created image and add objects. In addition to this, you can select the style, color, lighting and composition of the image with different options.
Hotpot (AI Art Maker)
The AI Art Maker image generating tool works in a similar way to the ones we have described: you enter descriptive text and the program processes it to create an image, adjusting the criteria, such as the pictorial style, size, if you want different results and so on.
Its disadvantage is that it is a little slower. It can take between 20 seconds to 2 minutes to create, although in cases of high web traffic, free creations can take between 2 and 3 hours. To increase speed it is necessary to purchase credits, which will also allow you to make commercial use of the images you generate. You can choose between one-time, monthly or annual payment plans.
LimeWire – BlueWillow
Previously, BlueWilloow worked very similar to Midjourney, requiring you to register on Discord and join its server. Now, this AI has been acquired by LimeWire and works from LimeWireAI Studio, a platform from this company to which you will be redirected from the BlueWillow website.
In order to use it, you must register and access this platform, where the premium plan also includes the possibility of using AI models from other systems such as DALL-E or Stable Diffusion XL. The free trial plan is limited to about 10 credits.
For more accurate images, you can include details of the setting (day or night, weather, elements), materials, colors, and artistic styles in your instructions. In addition, you can also enter a negative prompt, determine the measurements of the work, the number of images generated, etc.
Nightcafe
Angus Russell developed Nightcafe in November 2019 in Sydney and it is a tool with which you can not only create images from a description, but you can print them and show them off in your living room. You also have the option to share your works with other users of this AI.
To start using it, the platform offers 5 free credits and each image generated will spend one credit.
Stable Diffusion Web
Our last tool on the list of Midjourney alternatives is Stable Diffusion Web, which like Dreamstudio, is based on Stable Diffusion. It is free and to access it you do not have to register or create an account. Although it will not save the images you have generated or the texts you have entered, unless you create a profile on Hugging Face, which will allow you to save the creations or share them with the community.
The tool allows you to create an image in a minute or so, although its level of precision is below Dalle-2, Dreamstudio or Midjourney.
