Leonardo.Ai: AI Image, Video & 3D Generator
Create production-quality images, videos, and 3D textures with Leonardo.Ai. Features Phoenix model, custom training, 3D generation, and video creation. Free tier + flexible pricing.
Leonardo.Ai is a generative AI platform founded in 2022 that helps creators generate images, videos, and 3D textures. The platform features proprietary Phoenix model with exceptional prompt adherence, custom AI model training, 3D texture generation (albedo/normal/roughness maps), and video creation. It offers a free tier (150 daily tokens) and paid plans from $12-$60/month providing token allowances and premium features. The platform serves 1.2M+ artists who have generated 1B+ images and supports both individual creators and enterprise teams.
Pricing
Free tier includes 150 daily tokens. Paid individual plans: Apprentice $12/month ($10 annual), Artisan $30/month ($24 annual), Maestro $60/month ($48 annual). All provide monthly token allowances (8,500-60,000 tokens) plus unlimited relaxed generation. API pricing is pay-as-you-go with $5 free credits to start. Team plans available with custom pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Leonardo.Ai have a free plan?
Yes. Leonardo.Ai offers a generous free tier with 150 daily tokens that reset every 24 hours. Free users get access to all core features including image generation, video creation, and model training, though with some limitations (slower generation queues, public-by-default images, no private mode).
What is the difference between Phoenix and Flux models?
Phoenix is Leonardo.Ai's proprietary in-house model optimized for photorealism, prompt adherence, and text rendering with high-resolution output (up to 5MP+). Flux (third-party from Black Forest Labs) offers multiple variants: Schnell for rapid generation, Dev for quality, and Kontext for editing. Phoenix is generally higher quality but slower; Flux variants offer speed/quality trade-offs.
Can I train my own custom models?
Yes, paid subscribers can fine-tune custom models by uploading 10-20 images. The model learns your specific style, aesthetic, or subject matter and creates style-consistent outputs. Custom models can be kept private or shared with teams. Training is a premium feature requiring an active subscription.
How much does video generation cost?
Video generation is token-intensive and extremely expensive compared to image generation. A single video with Veo 3 or Sora 2 can consume 50-100+ tokens, making it prohibitively costly for high-volume creators. Third-party video models are not eligible for relaxed generation, requiring tokens every time.
Is Leonardo.Ai acquired by Canva?
Yes. Leonardo.Ai was acquired by Canva in July 2024 for an undisclosed sum (valuation surpassed $80M). Leonardo.Ai continues to operate as an independent platform with full backing from Canva's resources, capital, and licensed data for foundational model training.
What commercial rights do I get with generated content?
Free plan users get a non-exclusive, royalty-free commercial license but Leonardo.Ai retains rights to your public creations. Paid subscribers retain full ownership, copyright, and IP rights over generated images. Both can use content commercially; paid users get exclusive control and private mode.
How do I export generated 3D textures?
Leonardo.Ai's 3D texture generation produces UV-mapped albedo, normal, and roughness maps that can be directly imported into game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine. This is unique among major AI platforms and saves significant time for 3D artists and game developers.