Ideogram made its name with accurate text rendering in AI images — a genuine advantage. But for general image generation, the quality doesn't justify Ideogram's subscription pricing ($7-20/mo).
Myjourney offers comparable image quality for general art and photography at $0.03 per image, plus AI video generation that Ideogram doesn't offer. If text-in-image isn't your primary use case, Myjourney delivers better value.
| Feature | Myjourney | Ideogram |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $0.03-0.07 per image | $7-20/mo subscription |
| Free Tier | 100 free credits | 25 free images/day (slow) |
| Text in Images | Basic | Best-in-class |
| Video Generation | Yes (Veo 3) | No |
| General Art Quality | Flux Pro (strong) | Good but not top-tier |
| Pay-per-use Option | Yes | No — subscription only |
| Commercial Use | Yes | Yes (paid plans) |
Choose Ideogram if you specifically need accurate text in images (logos, posters with words). Choose Myjourney for everything else — better pricing, AI video, and strong general image quality.
Start with 100 free creditsFor general art generation (portraits, landscapes, fantasy, etc.), Myjourney's Flux Pro produces more detailed results. Ideogram's advantage is specifically text rendering in images.
Basic text rendering works but isn't as reliable as Ideogram's. If accurate text in images is critical for your use case, Ideogram has an edge there.
Myjourney, significantly. $0.03/image vs $7-20/month. Even generating 200 images costs $6-14 on Myjourney, less than Ideogram's cheapest plan.
Yes — AI video generation with Google Veo 3, which Ideogram doesn't offer. This is a major differentiator for content creators.