Image generation & editing · 2 tools compared
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Prices may changeWhen you need artwork-quality images
Midjourney ₩Paid
Delivers superior atmosphere and polish from the same prompt. Features style references to keep a consistent look across a series.
When drafting and refining step by step
ChatGPT Image ◐Free plan
Start for free, prompt in Korean, and refine through conversation. No need to learn complex prompt syntax.
When adding Korean text inside images
ChatGPT Image ◐Free plan
Midjourney almost always garbles Korean text. ChatGPT can reliably render text inside images.
| Item | Midjourney | ChatGPT Image |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₩Paid | ◐Free plan |
| Free limits | No free tier | The free plan has a daily generation limit |
| Paid price | Basic $10/month, Standard $30/month, Pro $60/month | Included in ChatGPT Plus (₩29,000/month) or higher subscriptions |
| Korean | △PartialUI is in English. It understands Korean prompts, but English prompts yield more accurate results. | ○KoreanGenerate directly with Korean prompts. Korean text in images is also rendered relatively well. |
| Login | Required | Required |
| Commercial use | ConditionalCommercial use is allowed for paid subscribers. Companies with annual revenue of $1,000,000 or more need a Pro plan or higher | AllowedCommercial use of generated images is allowed. Check the terms of service. |
| Editing Method | Edit prompts to regenerate, vary, or upscale | Make partial edits through conversation |
| In-Image Text | Rarely works; Korean text garbles severely | Renders both English and Korean relatively well |
| Artistic Polish | Strong artistic flair and high detail | Clean, practical, and faithful to prompts |
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Midjourney stands out for its artistic image quality. It delivers cinematic lighting and detail ideal for concept art. Consistency tools help series projects, but it requires a paid plan from $10/month, uses English, and cannot render Korean text.
ChatGPT excels at conversational editing. You can refine specific parts in Korean without complex prompt syntax. It handles in-image text well and offers a free tier, though generation is slower and artistic depth lags behind Midjourney.
Choose based on the final use case. For standalone artwork like concept art or covers, Midjourney's visual quality is worth paying for. For slides, blog graphics, and card news, ChatGPT is faster and easier. If your image requires text, ChatGPT is the clear choice. Cost is another factor: Midjourney requires a paid plan upfront, while ChatGPT lets you start for free before upgrading. Many creators use both together.
| Situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 💼 When you need artwork-quality images | Midjourney | Delivers superior atmosphere and polish from the same prompt. Features style references to keep a consistent look across a series. |
| 🌱 When drafting and refining step by step | ChatGPT Image | Start for free, prompt in Korean, and refine through conversation. No need to learn complex prompt syntax. |
| 🗣️ When adding Korean text inside images | ChatGPT Image | Midjourney almost always garbles Korean text. ChatGPT can reliably render text inside images. |
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An image generation service renowned for artistic results
Create and refine images through conversation, with great text rendering