I've generated over 2,000 images with Midjourney over the past eight months, and I'm still amazed at what pops out—but also still annoyed every time I open Discord to use it. That tension between extraordinary capability and baffling user experience defines the entire Midjourney experience, and whether it's worth it depends entirely on how much you care about having the single best-looking AI images available.
If visual quality directly impacts your revenue—you're in marketing, content creation, or creative services—Midjourney is a no-brainer investment despite its interface frustrations. Skip it if you need quick utility images, can't invest time learning the prompting system, or require pixel-perfect control over specific elements. For everyone in between, try the basic plan for a month and see if the quality premium matters to your specific use case.