Midjourney Problems & Issues
Real user-reported problems, complaints, and limitations for Midjourney. Based on analysis of 15 signals.
Issues by Category
Discord-only interface frustrates professionals
Despite launching a web app in 2025, most features still route through Discord's 'hacky-ass interface' as Hacker News users describe it. Professional users find the Discord workflow unprofessional and difficult to integrate into real production workflows. Prompts and images are public unless you pay extra for Stealth Mode.
Prompt interpretation is creative, not literal
Midjourney doesn't accurately follow detailed prompts, especially when trying to achieve very specific outcomes. The system interprets prompts creatively rather than literally, which frustrates users who need precise results. Comic artists report getting 3-4 consistent character shots before the AI starts drifting.
Text rendering is still terrible
Midjourney struggles with text generation - text in images doesn't achieve the same level of three-dimensionality as competitors like DALL-E 3. For projects requiring signage, product labels, posters, or any typography, DALL-E remains the default choice over Midjourney.
Overly sensitive content filter blocks innocent prompts
The prompt filter is described as overly sensitive and difficult to navigate. Terms like 'woman' or certain poses can trigger filters unpredictably, causing constant errors and blocking legitimate creative work. Users find the censorship rules inconsistent and frustrating.
No direct editing control after generation
Once an image is generated, you can't tweak specific parts without regenerating the whole thing. This lack of editing control wastes time and credits as users must regenerate entire images for minor adjustments. Competitors like Leonardo.ai offer canvas editors for precise control.
Generic art outputs lack uniqueness
Despite improvements, Midjourney outputs can still be glitchy with generic art that lacks the uniqueness users seek. Multiple users report that 'evergreen prompts' are just fluke discoveries found through persistence and dumb luck, making consistent quality elusive.
No refunds policy enforced strictly
Midjourney takes money, delivers defective service, and refuses refunds because 'the amount is too small to fight.' Users who get banned or cancel early report being unable to get any portion of their subscription refunded. Trustpilot rating sits at 1.6/5 stars largely due to billing complaints.
Stealth Mode privacy costs extra on expensive plans
Your prompts and images are visible to other users in Discord by default. To keep work private, you must pay for Pro ($60/mo) or Mega ($120/mo) plans that include Stealth Mode. Basic and Standard users have no privacy option regardless of the nature of their work.
Mandatory expensive plan for companies over $1M revenue
Companies making more than $1,000,000 USD in gross revenue per year must purchase Pro ($60/mo) or Mega ($120/mo) plans. This mandatory upsell catches businesses off guard when they scale and realize their Standard plan is no longer compliant.
Arbitrary account bans with no explanation or recourse
Users report having their paid accounts suspended without clear reasons, warning, or way to appeal. The platform provides no direct communication channel and users find it nearly impossible to get their accounts reinstated. Multiple Trustpilot reviews describe being banned mid-subscription with no refund offered.
No real customer support - just Discord and docs
Support is handled through Discord channels and online docs, with no live chat, phone number, or real ticketing system. Reviewers describe support as unresponsive with automated replies. When issues arise with billing or bans, users have no effective way to reach a human.
Bad anatomy in hands, teeth, and complex poses
Midjourney V7 still struggles with anatomical details, particularly hands, teeth, and background faces in crowded scenes. Users waste time regenerating images due to glitchy outputs. Even with V7's 30-40% improvement in bad generations, anatomy errors remain a consistent complaint.
GPU queue times reach 40+ minutes on busy days
Users get approximately 500-700 decent V7 images per month before hitting slow queues. Wait times can stretch to 5-40+ minutes during peak usage. Basic plan users especially feel the crunch with only 3.3 hours of fast GPU time monthly, which generates roughly 200 images.
V7 quality worse than V6.1 for some use cases
Some users report that Midjourney V7 is somehow worse than V6.1 for their use cases. Fine artists and designers find the new version frustrating, with one user stating they're 'relieved that V7 is terrible' because it gives them an excuse to stop using the platform entirely.
Copyright lawsuits create uncertainty for commercial use
Ethical issues related to ongoing copyright lawsuits create uncertainty for businesses using Midjourney commercially. The training data controversy and legal battles make some enterprise users hesitant to rely on the platform for commercial projects.
Regret Patterns
Common reasons users regret choosing Midjourney.
Banned without explanation after paying
Users pay for subscription, use the service as intended, then get banned without warning or clear explanation. Appeals go unanswered and no refund is provided, leaving users feeling scammed.
Realized free alternatives work well enough
After paying for several months, users discover Leonardo.ai or other free alternatives that meet their needs. The $120-360+ spent annually feels wasted when free options with generous limits exist.
Discord workflow too unprofessional for client work
Professionals sign up for client projects but find the Discord interface embarrassing to use during client meetings. Screen sharing your work process shows a gaming chat platform, not professional software.
Basic plan images run out too quickly
New users sign up for Basic ($10/mo) expecting unlimited creativity, but ~200 images per month depletes quickly during exploration. Forced to wait in slow queues or upgrade, feeling bait-and-switched.
Couldn't get consistent characters for comic/story
Artists sign up planning to create consistent character narratives but discover the AI drifts after 3-4 images. The tool that seemed perfect for comics becomes useless for actual comic production.
Privacy concerns after seeing prompts public
Users realize their prompts and images are visible to millions of Discord users. Concepts for client work, personal projects, or sensitive creative exploration are exposed. Upgrading to Pro for Stealth Mode feels like extortion.
When Midjourney Breaks Down
Specific scenarios where Midjourney fails or underperforms.
Company revenue exceeds $1M
Once your company crosses $1M gross revenue, Midjourney requires upgrading to Pro ($60/mo) or Mega ($120/mo) plans. Standard plan usage becomes non-compliant, forcing unexpected cost increases.
Need to produce 500+ images monthly
Heavy users hit GPU limits quickly. Basic plan's 200 images and Standard's 15 fast hours deplete, forcing 5-40 minute waits in Relax Mode. Production workflows become unpredictable.
Client requires text/typography in deliverables
Projects requiring logos, signage, or readable text reveal Midjourney's weakness. Teams waste hours regenerating unusable text outputs before switching to DALL-E 3 or Ideogram mid-project.
Need programmatic/API access for product
Developers building products that need AI image generation hit a wall - Midjourney has no proper API. The Discord-based system prevents automation, forcing migration to Stable Diffusion or API-first alternatives.
Workflow requires consistent character reproduction
Sequential storytelling, comic creation, or brand character work fails when Midjourney drifts character appearance after 3-4 generations. No control mechanisms exist to maintain consistency across images.
Enterprise needs audit trail and support SLAs
Corporate compliance and procurement processes require proper support channels, SLAs, and documentation. Midjourney's Discord-only support with no ticketing system fails enterprise requirements.