Leonardo AI

Creator-focused AI image platform with custom model training, AI Canvas, and 150 free daily credits across SDXL, FLUX, and custom models.

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About Leonardo AI

Leonardo AI is the creator-focused image generator that bundles dozens of fine-tuned models, custom training, and an inpainting/outpainting Canvas Editor. Upload 10–20 reference images and train your own model on a character, style, or brand. The free plan ships 150 daily credits (~50–75 images), and paid plans run $10/mo (Apprentice), $24/mo (Artisan), $48/mo (Maestro) on annual billing. Faster generation than Midjourney or DALL·E in side-by-side tests. Separate API plans available from $9/mo with 3,500 credits.

Key Features

Custom model training from 10–20 reference images
Dozens of fine-tuned models for different styles
AI Canvas Editor with inpainting and outpainting
Multi-model access including FLUX, SDXL, custom
150 free daily credits (~50–75 images)
Faster generation than Midjourney in tests
Separate developer API plans from $9/mo
Commercial usage on paid plans

Use Cases

Train a model on your characters, products, or art style
Generate game art, illustration, and concept work
Inpaint/outpaint to refine specific image regions
Test multiple base models in one interface
Build a personal image pipeline on a free tier
Power apps via the Leonardo API

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Custom model training is a real differentiator
  • Generous free daily credits
  • Strong selection of fine-tuned models
  • Speed advantage in head-to-head tests

Cons

  • Quality can vary by model — needs experimentation
  • Less polished UX than Midjourney for newcomers
  • Higher tiers needed for commercial + faster queue
  • Documentation can lag for newest features