Adobe Firefly vs Midjourney
An honest, side-by-side comparison from the ToolHund editors — plus what the community actually votes for.
Adobe Firefly
Commercially safe generative for creatives
Firefly is trained on licensed and public-domain content, so output is commercially safe. Generative Fill in Photoshop alone is worth it.
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Most artistic image generator
Midjourney v7 produces the most distinctive aesthetic of any image model — strong on composition, lighting and stylization. Now on web with editor and personalization.
Visit MidjourneyMidjourney takes the ToolHund Score (89/100 vs 83/100) — but the right pick depends on your workflow.
Pick Adobe Firefly if you need: designers in photoshop / illustrator who need ip-safe output. · Pick Midjourney if you need: concept art, mood boards and posters that actually look beautiful.
Which one should you pick?
- You need designers in photoshop / illustrator who need ip-safe output.
- Your team fits: great for small teams (2–20) and serious solo pros
- Learning curve OK: gentle — productive within 10 minutes
- Pricing works: Included with Creative Cloud
- You need concept art, mood boards and posters that actually look beautiful.
- Your team fits: great for small teams (2–20) and serious solo pros
- Learning curve OK: gentle — productive within 10 minutes
- Pricing works: From $10/mo
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Adobe Firefly | Midjourney |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Image | Image |
| Pricing | Included with Creative Cloud | From $10/mo |
| Best for | Designers in Photoshop / Illustrator who need IP-safe output. | Concept art, mood boards and posters that actually look beautiful. |
| Active users | 10M+ | 20M+ |
| Editor rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.9 / 5 |
- Generative Fill in Photoshop
- Vector & text effects
- IP-safe training
- Creative Cloud integration
- Web editor + Discord
- Style references & moodboards
- Vary region inpainting
- Personalization v7
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Common questions
Is Adobe Firefly better than Midjourney?+
Midjourney scores 89/100 on the ToolHund rubric vs Adobe Firefly at 83/100 — but "better" depends on your workflow. Midjourney wins if you need concept art, mood boards and posters that actually look beautiful.
What is the pricing difference between Adobe Firefly and Midjourney?+
Adobe Firefly: Included with Creative Cloud. Midjourney: From $10/mo.
Can I use both Adobe Firefly and Midjourney together?+
Yes — many teams pair them. Use Adobe Firefly for designers in photoshop / illustrator who need ip-safe output. and switch to Midjourney when you need concept art, mood boards and posters that actually look beautiful.
Who should avoid Adobe Firefly?+
Casual or one-off users who won't use it weekly
Who should avoid Midjourney?+
Casual or one-off users who won't use it weekly
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