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Leonardo AI
Image gen with model training
Free tier + paidAI media generationleonardo.ai
What it is
Canva-owned generation platform with in-house models - Phoenix, Lucid Origin and Lucid Realism - alongside hosted Veo 3, Kling and Sora 2. Includes a realtime canvas, Elements, and custom model training on your own uploaded images.
Why it earns a slot
Best value if you need a fine-tuned model trained on your own product shots or character designs without leaving the browser. Token pricing is transparent and the 150-token daily free allowance is genuinely enough to evaluate the tool.
Know before you commit
Free-tier outputs are public and Leonardo retains rights; commercial ownership starts at Essential ($12). Premium third-party models such as Veo 3 and Sora 2 always bill at full token rate, even on Ultimate, and are excluded from relaxed generation.
Getting started
Full REST API with pay-as-you-go credits; the $5 starter credit never expires.
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