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- Released
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Cost
Midjourney V8-series image model with native 2K HD rendering, faster and cheaper generation and better text rendering.
How it compares
Frequently asked questions
Quality and benchmarks
The closest alternatives to Midjourney V8.1 are Deep Research Max Preview by Google DeepMind, Gemini Deep Research Preview by Google DeepMind, and Uni-1.1 by Luma AI. They are matched on model kind and release date, with no comparable price.
Deep Research Max PreviewMidjourney V8.1 vs Deep Research Max PreviewGemini Deep Research PreviewMidjourney V8.1 vs Gemini Deep Research PreviewUni-1.1Midjourney V8.1 vs Uni-1.1
Qwen-Image-2.1 is the best open-weight alternative to Midjourney V8.1, which is closed. Qwen-Image-2.1 is the highest-ranked open-weight model on Arena Text to Image at rank 21.
Licensing and access
No, Midjourney V8.1 is not open source or open weights. It is closed and uses a proprietary license.
Basics
Midjourney made Midjourney V8.1, and it was released on April 14, 2026.
Media
Yes, Midjourney V8.1 can edit existing images. Image editing with image input is supported.
Generated from Vertical Tabs data, updated November 5, 2026.
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