Adobe Firefly vs Midjourney — Head-to-Head Comparison
Quick verdict: Midjourney edges ahead
with a 4.8/5 rating vs 4.3/5.
See the full breakdown below.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Adobe Firefly | Midjourney |
|---|---|---|
| Trained on licensed Adobe Stock and public domain content only | ✓ | — |
| Generative Fill integration in Photoshop | ✓ | — |
| Generative Expand for outpainting in Photoshop | ✓ | — |
| Text effects for stylized typography | ✓ | — |
| Generative Recolor for vector artwork in Illustrator | ✓ | — |
| Style matching from reference images | ✓ | — |
| Structure reference for composition control | ✓ | — |
| Content Authenticity Initiative tagging | ✓ | — |
| IP indemnification for enterprise customers | ✓ | — |
| Available in Adobe Express for non-designers | ✓ | — |
| V6.1 model with exceptional photorealism | — | ✓ |
| Discord and web interface access | — | ✓ |
| Vary Region inpainting tool | — | ✓ |
| Pan and zoom outpainting | — | ✓ |
| Style reference and character reference modes | — | ✓ |
| Upscaling to 4x resolution | — | ✓ |
| Niji mode for anime-style generation | — | ✓ |
| Stealth mode on top plans for private generations | — | ✓ |
| Aspect ratio control from 1:1 to ultra-wide | — | ✓ |
| Remix mode for iterative editing | — | ✓ |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Adobe Firefly | Midjourney |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Subscription |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Adobe Firefly if...
Enterprise-grade AI image generation built into the Adobe Creative Cloud
Visit Adobe FireflyChoose Midjourney if...
The gold standard for AI art generation with stunning visual quality
Visit Midjourney