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For your first pictures, start free with ChatGPT or Gemini. For the most artistic look, Midjourney (paid plans only). For many picture models in one place, Higgsfield.

ChatGPT

  • Easiest start: describe the picture in a chat, then fix it in words.
  • A few pictures a day on the free plan.
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Gemini

  • Nano Banana is great at editing your own photos.
  • Pictures are included on the free plan, with limits.
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Midjourney

  • The most artistic, polished look, even from short prompts.
  • Paid plans only; your pictures are public unless your plan has Stealth Mode.
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Higgsfield

  • Many picture models (Seedream, FLUX, Nano Banana) behind one text box.
  • You pay with credits; the free plan has no monthly credits.
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Side by side

ChatGPTGeminiMidjourneyHiggsfield
Free to startYes, a few a dayYes, with limitsNoLook around only
Best atQuick pictures from a chatEditing your own photosArtistic, polished looksTrying many models
You pay withA monthly planA monthly planA monthly plan (Fast time)Credits
Watch outFree limits run out fastBig edits use more of your limitWeak at text inside picturesRead the credit cost before you press Generate

Plans, prices and features change often. Check the official pricing page before you pay.

Our take

Start with whichever chat app you already use. When you need pictures for a brand or a sale and the free tools are not enough, Midjourney's Standard plan is the usual next step; if you also want video, Higgsfield gives you both under one balance.

Read next

Making pictures
ChatGPT · Chapter 1.9 · 3 min readChatGPTMaking and editing pictures (Nano Banana)
Gemini · Chapter 1.9 · 3 min readGeminiWhat is Midjourney?
Midjourney · Chapter 1.1 · 3 min readMidjourneyYour first picture
Higgsfield · Chapter 1.3 · 3 min readHiggsfield

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