Leonardo.ai
AI image generator with a genuinely usable free tier. — by Leonardo AI Pty Ltd
Verification
VerifiedLast verified: 2026-09-22 by EverydayTools editorial team · Next review due: 2026-12-21
Sources checked: Official pricing page (2026-09-22)
This is editorial information gathered from public sources, not an official partnership with Leonardo.ai. Pricing and features change — confirm current details on the official site before purchasing. See our editorial methodology or report an error.
What it does
Leonardo.ai generates images from text prompts across several in-house models (Phoenix, Lucid, and others), positioned as a more accessible alternative to Midjourney — it has an actual free tier, unlike Midjourney which requires payment from the first image.
Best for
- Trying AI image generation without paying anything first
- Iterating on many variations quickly with a daily-refreshing credit pool
Not the best fit for
- Private generations — free-tier images are public by default
- Commercial use — free-tier outputs are non-commercial
Pricing
Free plan
Yes
Free plan gives 150 credits/day, refreshing every 24 hours (a typical image costs 5-8 credits); outputs are public and non-commercial on this tier.
Starting paid price
$12/month (Essential)
API and platforms
API available: Yes
Platforms: Web, API
Limitations
- Free-tier generations are public and non-commercial
Privacy
Leonardo.ai's own policy governs how prompts and generated images are retained, and whether free-tier generations are used for training — not independently verified here beyond what's publicly documented.
Pairs Well With
Free browser tools on Everyday Tools that complement Leonardo.ai in a typical workflow: