Best Apps For Stunning AI Art (Midjourney Alternatives)
Ranking of AI Art Generators
In this video, the speaker provides a ranking of their favorite AI art generators and discusses their features and limitations.
Midjourney V5.1 - S Tier
- Midjourney V5.1 is currently the best AI art generator available.
- It is considered to be in the S tier, which means it is perfect.
- Midjourney is particularly good at generating photorealistic images and has fixed issues with human hands, teeth, bodies, and faces.
Dali 2 by OpenAI, Night Cafe Art Studio, and leonardo.ai - A Tier
- Dali 2 by OpenAI, Night Cafe Art Studio, and leonardo.ai are all free to use and considered to be in the A tier.
- Dali 2 is based on a custom model created by OpenAI that is different from stable diffusion used by other models.
- Night Cafe Art Studio yields very good results and is user-friendly.
- None of these models are as good as Midjourney when it comes to generating photorealistic images of humans.
Other Alternatives - B Tier or Lower
- Other alternatives include Deep Dream Generator, NeuralStyler, Prisma AI, among others.
- These models have limitations such as low resolution or limited customization options.
- Some models require payment or have limited free trials.
Conclusion
- Midjourney V5.1 remains the best option for generating high-quality photorealistic images of humans despite its cost.
- Dali 2 by OpenAI, Night Cafe Art Studio, and leonardo.ai are good alternatives for generating other types of images.
AI Art Platforms Comparison
In this section, the speaker compares two AI art platforms - Night Cafe and Leonardo.ai.
Night Cafe
- The app is based on stable diffusion which is terrible at creating humans.
- The results for the homeless woman and ballerina images were unusable.
Leonardo.ai
- Offers 150 free credits per day upon signing up for Early Access with an email.
- Provides various models to choose from, including some that are good with humans.
- Allows users to fine-tune their own models with their own data.
- Has a mission to be the Photoshop of AI art.
Selling AI-generated Art
In this section, the speaker talks about Wire Stock, a platform that allows creators to sell their AI-generated art.
Wire Stock
- Easiest way to sell AI-generated art with over 230,000 creators and more than 9 million media items.
- Upload content simultaneously to Adobe Photo, Pond5, and Deposit Photos.
- Creators get individual portfolios for free where they can sell content directly, create collections and even sell prints.
- Need to upscale images before uploading them or use their upcoming AI upscaler.
Selling Creative Work Online with Wirestock
In this section, the speaker talks about a platform called Wirestock that allows artists to sell their creative work online without the hassle of separate signups, extensive forms or payment on multiple sites. The speaker recommends it for its 15% fee and ease of use.
Key Points:
- Wirestock is a platform that allows artists to sell their creative work online without the hassle of separate signups, extensive forms or payment on multiple sites.
- It charges a 15% fee which is considered a good deal by the speaker.
- The platform is easy to use and recommended for AI artists or anyone looking to sell their creative work online.
Best AI Image Generators
In this section, the speaker talks about different categories of AI image generators based on his personal experience and recommendations.
Categories:
A Tier
- Midjourney is the most useful free one according to the speaker.
B Tier
- Dreamline Art is beginner-friendly and gets you up and running with stable diffusion like no other app. It's extremely beginner-friendly and strongly recommended by the speaker.
- Deep Dream Generator has very artsy results but plans start at $19/month which makes it less attractive than Midjourney according to the speaker.
- Stability AI has its own app called Dream Studio which allows you to do some fun stuff like auto-expand images and it's quite good at that according to the speaker.
C Tier
- Canva Image Generator is based upon stable diffusion and will get you results that are absolutely unusable for humans but it is inside of Canva and can be useful for designing Instagram posts according to the speaker.
D Tier
- Jasper Image Generator costs money and it's not even as good as the free stuff in A and B tier according to the speaker.
- The apps in this category have major weaknesses and are not recommended by the speaker.
Midjourney App and AI Art Remix Contest
In this section, the speaker talks about the Midjourney app and its features. The speaker also introduces the AI art remix contest that was held on their Discord server.
Introduction to Midjourney App
- Midjourney is an app that helps users learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
- The app provides various resources such as articles, videos, and courses to help users understand AI and ML.
- The app also has a feature where users can test their knowledge by taking quizzes.
AI Art Remix Contest
- The speaker introduces an AI art remix contest that was held on their Discord server.
- Participants were given five minutes to generate a remix of an image using AI.
- The winner of the contest is announced along with the winning entries.
- The next contest is scheduled for May 20th, and regular contests will be held after that.
Tips and Tricks for Using Midjourney App
In this section, the speaker provides tips and tricks for using the Midjourney app effectively.
Tips for Using Midjourney App
- Use the quizzes provided in the app to test your knowledge of AI and ML.
- Take advantage of the various resources available in the app such as articles, videos, and courses.
- Check regularly for updates on rankings of popular apps related to AI/ML.
Conclusion
The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to participate in future events hosted on their Discord server. They also recommend watching another video introducing more tips and tricks for using Midjourney effectively.