GPT Image 2 vs Midjourney
GPT Image 2 has the higher overall score (9.4/10 vs 9.1/10). But Midjourney costs 2.4x less: $2.50 per 100 images, vs $6.00.
| Criterion | GPT Image 2 | Midjourney |
|---|---|---|
| TopVideoAI score | 9.4/10better | 9.1/10 |
| Realism | 9.1better | 9.0 |
| Prompt adherence | 9.7better | 8.4 |
| Art direction | 9.0 | 9.8better |
| Price of 100 images | $6.00 | $2.50better |
| Published API price | $0.06 per image | $0.10 per 4 images |
| Developer | OpenAI | Midjourney |
| Released | April 2026 | March 2026 |
Provisional scores out of 10. Public API prices checked 08/20/2026.
Choose GPT Image 2 if…
you care most about legible, correctly spelled text and complex layouts.
- Legible, correctly spelled text
- Complex layouts
- Consistent character sheets
- Photos look less artistic than Midjourney
Choose Midjourney if…
you care most about aesthetics and art direction and wide range of styles.
- Aesthetics and art direction
- Wide range of styles
- Text in images is less reliable
Images side by side
Examples generated by each model. Click to enlarge.
GPT Image 2
Midjourney
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GPT Image 2 and Midjourney?
GPT Image 2 (OpenAI): The best for text in images: posters, covers, infographics and mockups. Midjourney (Midjourney): Still the aesthetic benchmark: editorial portraits, illustration, still life.
GPT Image 2 or Midjourney: which one is better?
GPT Image 2 has the higher overall score (9.4/10 vs 9.1/10). But Midjourney costs 2.4x less: $2.50 per 100 images, vs $6.00.
Which is cheaper, GPT Image 2 or Midjourney?
Midjourney, at $2.50 per 100 images through the API ($0.10 per 4 images), vs $6.00 for GPT Image 2.