- Midjourney costs Basic $10 / Standard $30 / Pro $60 / Mega $120 monthly; annual plans are prepaid and discounted by 20%.
- From China you cannot pay Midjourney with WeChat/Alipay directly; use managed subscription in RMB to activate on your own Midjourney account, Basic all-in from ~¥80/mo.
- You can now generate on the web (midjourney.com) without Discord; choose a tier by your volume — heavier use favors higher tiers.
Midjourney tiers explained
The four tiers differ mainly in monthly Fast GPU time, Relax Mode, Stealth Mode and concurrency. Standard adds unlimited Relax images; only Pro and Mega include Stealth Mode and Relax video generation.
Tiers and China all-in price
Which is best value
| Tier | Fast GPU/mo | Relax Mode | Stealth | Image concurrency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 3.3 hr | No | No | 3 Fast |
| Standard | 15 hr | Unlimited images | No | 3 Fast or Relax |
| Pro | 30 hr | Unlimited images & SD video | Yes | 12 Fast or 3 Relax |
| Mega | 60 hr | Unlimited images & SD video | Yes | 12 Fast or 3 Relax |
When Stealth Mode matters
Midjourney is public-by-default. Stealth Mode is available only on Pro and Mega, which matters for unreleased client work, product images and confidential concepts. Generating in Discord direct messages alone does not provide Stealth entitlement.
How to activate Midjourney from China
- 1Use your own accountSign in/register your own account at midjourney.com.
- 2Pick a tier and payChoose a Midjourney tier and term on the platform; pay RMB via WeChat/Alipay.
- 3Activate on your accountThe platform completes the official subscription on your own account.
- 4Verify & generateConfirm tier and renewal date, then generate on the web; full refund if it fails.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Midjourney per month?
Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120. Annual plans are 20% cheaper when prepaid; RMB pricing follows checkout.
How do I subscribe to Midjourney from China?
Midjourney does not take WeChat/Alipay directly. Use managed subscription to activate in RMB on your own account, no foreign card needed.
Do I still need Discord for Midjourney?
You can now generate on the midjourney.com website without Discord; Discord still works too.
Which tier is best value?
Frequent image creators usually choose Standard; choose Pro for Stealth Mode or Relax video; Mega mainly adds Fast GPU time and video concurrency.
- Midjourney official plan comparisonPricing, GPU time, Relax, Stealth and concurrency
- Midjourney GPU speed guideFast, Relax and Turbo usage rules