Leonardo AI
AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor
Freemium
Motionelo
Generate short AI videos from text or images across several video models
5.0(1 review)Free trial
Verdict
Leonardo AI is listed under Image & Visual AI and Motionelo under Video AI. Leonardo AI scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.5 vs 7.4 out of 10), led by model variety. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Leonardo AI is available on iOS and Android and offers an API.
Best overall
Leonardo AI
- Game developers
- Concept artists
- Designers
- Marketers
Choose Leonardo AI if
- You want a tool built for game and concept art.
- Free plan with 150 tokens per day.
- Many first-party and third-party image and video models in one account.
Choose Motionelo if
- You want a tool built for short text-to-video and image-to-video clips, comparing several video models, animating product photos.
- Several current video model families in one interface.
- Shows the exact credit price before each generation.
- Best for beginners
- Leonardo AI
- Best for business
- Motionelo
Features
16 features compared.
- AI CanvasLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloNot available
- Multiple modelsLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloAvailable
- Personal model trainingLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloNot available
- Video generationLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloNot available
- BlueprintsLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloNot available
- Image editing toolsLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloNot available
- Mobile appsLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloNot available
- API and MCP serverLeonardo AIAvailableMotioneloNot available
- Text to videoLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
- Image to videoLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
- Exact price previewLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
- Model-specific controlsLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
- Prompt optimizerLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
- Prompt libraryLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
- Private by defaultLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
- Video effects templatesLeonardo AINot availableMotioneloAvailable
Pricing
Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.
- Pricing modelLeonardo AIFreemiumMotioneloFree trial
- Free planLeonardo AIYesMotioneloYes
- Starting priceLeonardo AI$0Motionelo$0
- PlansLeonardo AI4 plansMotionelo4 plans
Leonardo AI plans
Free
$0
150 fast tokens per day with public creations
- 150 daily tokens
- Basic quality
- Public creations
- Presets
Essential
Most popular$12/month
8,500 fast tokens per month
- 8,500 monthly tokens
- Private creations
- Token rollover bank
- Personal model training
- Token top-up packs
Premium
$30/month
25,000 fast tokens per month
- 25,000 monthly tokens
- Unlimited relaxed image generation on Leonardo models
- Larger rollover bank
- More simultaneous generations
Ultimate
$60/month
60,000 fast tokens per month
- 60,000 monthly tokens
- Unlimited relaxed image and video generation on select models
- Largest rollover bank
- 6 simultaneous generations
Motionelo plans
Free signup credits
$0/one-time
20 credits on registration.
- 20 credits
- Enough for one MiniMax H3 768p 5s clip with audio
- All models
Mini Credit Pack
$9/one-time
48 non-expiring credits.
- 48 credits
- About 4 five-second Seedance 2.0 videos
- Credits never expire
Creator Credit Pack
Most popular$29/one-time
168 non-expiring credits.
- 168 credits
- About 14 five-second Seedance 2.0 videos
- Credits never expire
Studio Credit Pack
$79/one-time
504 non-expiring credits.
- 504 credits
- About 42 five-second Seedance 2.0 videos
- Credits never expire
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed November 2026.
- Leonardo AI
- 8.5overall
- Motionelo
- 7.4overall
Leonardo AI leads in 1 category and Motionelo in 0, with 1 tied.
Image Quality
- Leonardo AI
- 8.7
- Motionelo
- Not rated
Model Variety
Leonardo AI leads by 1.0- Leonardo AI
- 9.0
- Motionelo
- 8.0
Customization & Control
- Leonardo AI
- 8.8
- Motionelo
- Not rated
Ease of Use
Tied- Leonardo AI
- 8.0
- Motionelo
- 8.0
Value for Money
- Leonardo AI
- 7.8
- Motionelo
- Not rated
Output Quality
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Motionelo
- 7.5
Pricing Clarity
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Motionelo
- 7.5
Transparency
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Motionelo
- 6.0
Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.
Pros and cons
Leonardo AI
Pros
- Free plan with 150 tokens per day
- Many first-party and third-party image and video models in one account
- Personal model training on paid plans
- AI Canvas for inpainting and outpainting
- Apps for iOS and Android, plus a pay-as-you-go API
Cons
- Free generations are public and the daily allowance is small
- Token costs vary by model and settings, so spend is hard to predict
- Unlimited relaxed video generation needs the $60 Ultimate plan
- Official pricing page blocks automated access, so plan details need checking on the site
Motionelo
Pros
- Several current video model families in one interface
- Shows the exact credit price before each generation
- Credit packs that never expire, from $9
- Private by default with no public galleries
- Clear independence disclaimer about model providers
Cons
- Only 20 one-time free credits, no permanent free tier
- Media is deleted after 30 days
- Operating company and location are not disclosed, and the terms have no refund policy for purchases
- Subscription prices are not visible without scripts
- No API or mobile app
Platforms
- WebLeonardo AISupportedMotioneloSupported
- WindowsLeonardo AINot supportedMotioneloNot supported
- macOSLeonardo AINot supportedMotioneloNot supported
- iOSLeonardo AISupportedMotioneloNot supported
- AndroidLeonardo AISupportedMotioneloNot supported
- APILeonardo AISupportedMotioneloNot supported
- Browser ExtensionLeonardo AINot supportedMotioneloNot supported
Integrations
Leonardo AI
5 integrations- Leonardo MCP server
- Python SDK
- TypeScript SDK
- Cursor
- VS Code
Motionelo
No integrations listed.
Company
- CompanyLeonardo AILeonardo Interactive Pty LtdMotioneloNot listed
- FoundedLeonardo AI2022MotioneloNot listed
- HeadquartersLeonardo AISydney, AustraliaMotioneloNot listed
- ListingLeonardo AIClaimedMotioneloNot claimed
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leonardo AI better than Motionelo?
It depends on your workflow. Leonardo AI is built for game and concept art. Motionelo is built for short text-to-video and image-to-video clips, comparing several video models, animating product photos.
What are the key feature differences between Leonardo AI and Motionelo?
Leonardo AI: AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor. Motionelo: Generate short AI videos from text or images across several video models. Motionelo is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.
Does Leonardo AI or Motionelo have a free plan?
Yes, both do. Leonardo AI is freemium and Motionelo is free trial, and each has a free plan or trial.
Which is cheaper, Leonardo AI or Motionelo?
Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.