What is the difference between Midjourney v4 and Midjourney v5?

Both are developed by Midjourney but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 3 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Midjourney v4 or Midjourney v5?

It depends on your use case. Midjourney v4 and Midjourney v5 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 3 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare Midjourney v4 and Midjourney v5 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Midjourney v4 and Midjourney v5 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

Updated Nov 2023

Midjourney v4vsMidjourney v5

Midjourney v5 is the newer model, released after Midjourney v4.

Midjourney v4 and Midjourney v5 compared across 3 shared prompts
Spec	Midjourney v4	Midjourney v5
Parameters	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Released	Nov 2022	Nov 2023

Our Verdict

Midjourney v4

Midjourney v5

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Midjourney v5 takes Image Generation.

Too close to call

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