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THE SIMPLE VERSION
What is Leonardo.Ai?
Leonardo.Ai brings platform models and selected third-party models into one creative workspace. Beginners can generate images with presets, while more advanced users can add references, use Realtime Canvas, train personal models, upscale results or continue into video and motion tools.
✓ A good fit if you want to…
- Want a free daily allowance for image experiments
- Like choosing models, presets and image references
- May grow into custom models, canvas editing or motion
– Choose another tool if you…
- Need private generations without paying
- Want the simplest possible image interface
- Mainly need editable vector or text-layout work
YOUR FIRST 10 MINUTES
Start in three steps
- 1Start with a presetChoose a clear visual direction before changing advanced controls.
- 2Write one complete promptAdd subject, environment, light, camera or composition and purpose.
- 3Change one control at a timeCompare results so you know which model or setting helped.
TRY THIS FIRST PROMPT
Create a [style] image of [subject] in [setting]. Use [lighting], a [camera or composition] view and a clear focal point for [purpose].
POPULAR USES
What can it help with?
PLANS
Free or paid?
150 Fast Tokens per day, public creations, basic quality and limited references, Canvas, Elements and Blueprints.
Best for learning models and occasional public experiments.8,500 Fast Tokens monthly, private generations, enhanced quality, more references and up to 10 personal models.
Best for regular hobbyists and lighter private work.25,000 Fast Tokens, private work, up to 20 personal models and relaxed image generation on selected models.
Best for frequent creators; Ultimate adds 60,000 tokens and selected relaxed video generation.✓Free is enough if…you are learning, create only public-safe work and can work within a daily 150-token allowance.
+Consider paid if…you need private generation, larger monthly allowances, enhanced quality, personal model training or selected relaxed generations.
*US monthly prices before tax checked on 24 August 2026. Annual billing can save up to 20%; token costs, supported relaxed models and third-party availability can change.
GOOD TO KNOW
Safety and privacy
Free work is public
Private Mode is paid-only. Avoid private photos, client assets and confidential concepts on Free.
Public work can be reused
Leonardo's terms grant broad rights for content left public; turn on Private Mode before creating sensitive work.
Check the chosen model
Models and third-party features can have different token costs and practical restrictions.
STILL CHOOSING?See the important differences side by side.
OFFICIAL EVIDENCE
Sources and freshness
We use official product and help pages for plan, access and privacy claims.
Leonardo.Ai plans and pricingToken usage and Free allowancePrivate and public imagesLeonardo.Ai FAQ and commercial use
- Models, references, Canvas and motion features
- Plans, prices, tokens and relaxed generation
- Public visibility, Private Mode and content use