Question 1

What is Leonardo.Ai?

Accepted Answer

Leonardo.Ai is an image and video creation platform with its own models, third-party models, editing tools, references, and workflow features.

Question 2

Is Leonardo.Ai free?

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Yes. The Free plan includes 150 fast tokens that reset every 24 hours. Free creations are public, and generation costs depend on the selected model and settings.

Question 3

Which Leonardo image model should I try first?

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Phoenix and Lucid Origin are useful starting points to compare on the same brief. Phoenix focuses on prompt adherence and text; Lucid Origin supports varied styles and HD imagery. Lucid Realism is positioned for cinematic visuals.

Question 4

How much do Leonardo paid plans cost?

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As checked October 8, 2026, individual web plans cost $12 monthly for Essential with 8,500 fast tokens, $30 for Premium with 25,000, and $60 for Ultimate with 60,000, before tax. Annual billing offers up to 20% savings.

Question 5

Does Leonardo offer unlimited generation?

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Premium offers relaxed generation on selected image models; Ultimate also includes selected video models. It activates automatically when tokens run out, runs at lower priority, and cannot be manually enabled. Other models may still require tokens.

Question 6

Can I use free Leonardo images commercially?

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Leonardo's pricing FAQ grants free users a non-exclusive, royalty-free license for commercial use. Free outputs are public and their ownership differs from paid outputs. Check the terms and third-party rights before publication.

Question 7

Do Leonardo tokens roll over?

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Paid plans have capped rollover banks for unused tokens. Free daily tokens do not accumulate into a paid rollover bank. Check your balance and reset time in the account's token counter.

Question 8

Does a Leonardo subscription include API usage?

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No. The API has separate billing. A web subscription's token allowance should not be treated as an API allowance.

Question 9

Which AI image generator is best for beginners?

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ChatGPT is a practical starting point for conversational image creation and revisions. Try its limited free image access before deciding whether you need a dedicated generator.

Question 10

How much does Midjourney cost?

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Midjourney lists monthly plans at $10, $30, $60 and $120. Annual plans cost less per month when paid upfront; Stealth mode requires Pro or Mega.

Question 11

Which AI image generator should I consider for text?

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Belliste recommends Ideogram first for posters and graphics containing words, supported by TechRadar’s assessment. Proofread and check readability in every final export.

Question 12

Are free AI-generated images suitable for commercial projects?

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It depends on the service and plan. Recraft explicitly says Free-plan images are not licensed for commercial use. Check the relevant terms and any third-party material in the output.

Question 13

Does unlimited generation mean unlimited fast images?

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No. Midjourney separates Fast GPU time from Relax generation. Ideogram separates priority credits from slow credits, and some editing features require priority credits.

Question 14

How can I compare image quality fairly?

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Use the same brief and aspect ratio, record models and settings, and assess prompt accuracy, revisions and usable results across several attempts.

Starting Price	Free $0/month · Essential from $12/month
Free Plan	Free · 150 Fast Tokens/day · public generations
Usage Limits / Credits	Free 150/day · Essential 8,500/month · Premium 25,000/month · Ultimate 60,000/month · paid tokens can roll over up to 3 months

Primary Use Case	AI image generation · editing · design · production workflows
Best For	Creators / Designers / Marketing / Game assets / Production teams
Platforms	Web · iOS · Android · API

Text-to-Image	Multi-model text-to-image · Leonardo Lucid/Phoenix plus supported third-party models
Image-to-Image	Inline Editor + Image Guidance + Omni reference-driven generation/editing
Maximum Resolution	Model-dependent · core API dimensions up to 1536px per axis; selected models such as Krea 2 Turbo support up to 4096px per axis · separate Pro Upscaler available
Aspect Ratios	Flexible custom dimensions and model-specific aspect ratios
Batch Generation	Multi-image generation · API quantity/model limits vary; generation queues depend on plan

Image Editing	Inline Editor · Omni editing · Canvas Editor · Realtime Canvas
Inpainting	Canvas masked inpainting with adjustable input strength
Outpainting	Canvas outpainting / scene extension beyond image boundaries
Object Removal	Canvas erase/mask + generative replacement
Background Removal	Dedicated Remove Background tool · token-based
Background Replacement	Generative editing via Inline Editor / Canvas
Generative Fill	Masked Canvas generation and prompt-based Omni editing
Upscaling	Pro Upscaler · Alchemy Upscaler · model/workflow-dependent enhancement

Reference Images	Omni models: up to 6 reference images · legacy Image Guidance offers Style/Content/Character and ControlNet options
Style Control	Style presets · Style Reference · Elements (LoRAs) · adjustable guidance
Character Consistency	Character Reference for likeness consistency · Omni models also support multi-reference contextual consistency
Style Reference	Style Reference with adjustable strength/influence · multi-reference support varies by model
Pose / Composition Control	Pose / Depth / Edge / Sketch / Content Reference controls in compatible Image Guidance workflows
Seed Control	Fixed seed supported in Canvas/Realtime workflows and generation API

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Photorealism	Excellent with Lucid Realism, Phoenix and supported photorealistic models
Text Rendering	Strong with Phoenix and newer supported models; quality is model-dependent
Typography / Logo Generation	Supported via prompt generation and text-focused/model-dependent workflows
Vector Generation	No native SVG/vector generation documented as a core Leonardo image output
Transparent Background	Native transparent-background generation supported on compatible models · PNG output

Available Models	Leonardo Lucid Origin · Lucid Realism · Phoenix 1.0/0.9 · FLUX models · GPT Image · Ideogram · Krea and other supported models
Model Selection	Broad first-party + third-party model selection; automatic model choice available in simplified/Omni workflows
Custom Models	Personal AI models / Elements (LoRAs) for Style, Object or Character
Model Training	Train Elements from datasets up to 50 images · Flux Dev is the default base for current Element training

API Access	Leonardo REST API · API credits/plans are separate from web subscriptions
Integrations	Leonardo Web/Mobile · REST API · webhooks
Automation Support	REST API + webhooks for programmatic generation workflows

Commercial Use	Commercial use permitted · paid private generations retain full user ownership; free/public generations remain publicly accessible under platform terms
Team Plan	Team Starter from $72/month for 3 seats ($24/seat) · shared tokens and collaboration features
Enterprise Plan	Business/enterprise options available via Leonardo sales · API/production workflows supported