Midjourney alternatives

11 ai image generation tools for self-published authors, similar to Midjourney. Compare pricing and platforms, then pick what fits your workflow.

Commercially-safe gen-AI (licensed training data); Photoshop Generative Fill.

AI book-cover generator + full KDP cover creator (spine/bleed/barcode).

Canva's text-to-image (powered by Leonardo) + AI Book Cover Generator.

AI 2D print-ready covers + 3D mockups, full commercial rights.

Text-to-image in ChatGPT or API (GPT Image lineup replaced DALL·E in API May 2026).

AI image suite (SD/Flux), editing, upscaling.

Text-to-image with best-in-class legible typography (great for titles).

AI novel writer that drafts chapters + KDP-ready cover + audiobook export.

Token-based image gen with custom model training + character consistency.

Community AI art generator with multiple models + daily free credits.

Open-source model (free self-hosted) + hosted DreamStudio interface.