Description
Leonardo AI is an image generation platform offering specialized fine-tuned models for game assets, character design, product shots, and professional illustrations. It provides real-time generation for instant previews, AI Canvas for inpainting and outpainting, and a community marketplace of thousands of user-trained custom models. The token-based system uses Fast Tokens for priority generation and offers unlimited relaxed generation on higher tiers. Leonardo also supports AI video generation and provides a separate API for developers. Pricing increased in late 2025 with new Turbo generation and beta feature access on paid plans.
Features
- ●Fine-tuned Models: Specialized models for game art, characters, product shots, and more
- ●Real-time Generation: See images generate instantly as you type prompts
- ●AI Canvas: Edit and extend images with inpainting and outpainting
- ●Community Models: Thousands of user-trained custom styles available
- ●AI Video: Generate short videos from prompts and images
Pricing
Free
$0
/ forever
- 150 Fast Tokens/day
- Basic models
- Public generations
Starter
$15
/ month
- 8,500 daily tokens
- 5 Turbo gens/day
- Private generations
- 10 custom models
Creator
$35
/ month
- 25,000 daily tokens
- High priority queue
- Early beta access
- 20 custom models
Professional
$70
/ month
- 60,000 daily tokens
- Highest priority
- Custom fine-tuning credits
- 50 custom models
Pros & Cons
Pros
✓ Excellent for game assets and character design
✓ Active community with thousands of custom models
✓ Real-time generation for instant iteration
✓ Unlimited relaxed generation on paid plans
Cons
✗ Token system is complex to understand
✗ Prices increased in late 2025
✗ Free tier queue times are slow
✗ Less artistic range than Midjourney
Tags:image generation, game assets, character design, model training, AI art, real-time