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Leonardo AI vs Recraft

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Leonardo AI

AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor

Freemium
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Verdict

Leonardo AI and Recraft are both Image & Visual AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Recraft is available on Chrome Extension.

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 Recraft if

  • You want a tool built for vector graphics and icons.
  • Generates editable SVG vectors on every plan, including Free.
  • Custom styles and color palettes keep output consistent with a brand.
Best for beginners
Leonardo AI
Best for business
Recraft

Features

16 features compared.

  • AI Canvas
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Multiple models
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Personal model training
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Video generation
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Blueprints
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Image editing tools
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Mobile apps
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • API and MCP server
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Recraft
    Not available
  • Raster and vector generation
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Custom styles
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Color palettes
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Vector Editor and canvas
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Image tools
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Mockups
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • Agentic chat and Design Agent
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available
  • External models
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Recraft
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Leonardo AI
    Freemium
    Recraft
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Leonardo AI
    Yes
    Recraft
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Leonardo AI
    $0
    Recraft
    $0
  • Plans
    Leonardo AI
    4 plans
    Recraft
    4 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

Recraft plans

  • Free

    $0

    Daily credits to try image and vector generation; images are public

    • Daily credit allowance
    • Vector generation and Vector Editor
    • Up to 2 images per prompt
    • 3 image uploads per day
    • Public images with no commercial license

  • Basic

    $12/month

    1,000 credits per month for individuals; $10 per month billed annually

    • 1,000 monthly credits
    • Private images
    • Commercial rights
    • Credit top-ups
    • No video generation

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Starts at 2,000 credits per month for $20; larger tiers up to 16,000 credits at $160

    • 2,000 to 16,000 monthly credits
    • Private images
    • Commercial rights
    • Video generation
    • Credit top-ups

  • Teams

    $22/user/mo

    Shared workspace, minimum 2 seats; starts at 2,000 credits per seat per month

    • Shared custom styles
    • Centralized account management
    • SSO
    • Priority support
    • Video generation
    • Credits not shared between members

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Leonardo AI
8.5overall
Recraft
8.3overall

Leonardo AI leads in 1 category and Recraft in 0.

  • Image Quality

    Leonardo AI
    8.7
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Model Variety

    Leonardo AI
    9.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Customization & Control

    Leonardo AI
    8.8
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Leonardo AI
    8.0
    Recraft
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Leonardo AI leads by 0.3
    Leonardo AI
    7.8
    Recraft
    7.5

  • Vector (.SVG) Quality & Paths

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.8

  • Brand Style Consistency

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.7

  • Editing Toolset

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.5

  • Integrations & API

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Recraft
    8.2

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

Recraft

Pros

  • Generates editable SVG vectors on every plan, including Free
  • Custom styles and color palettes keep output consistent with a brand
  • Single workspace for generation, vector editing, upscaling, background removal and mockups
  • Gives access to external models such as Flux, GPT Image, Imagen and Nano Banana
  • Paid plans include private images and full commercial rights
  • Apps for iOS and Android, Figma and other plugins, and a public API and MCP server

Cons

  • Free plan images are public and not licensed for commercial use
  • Monthly credits expire each cycle, and costs per image vary by model (for example 2 credits for V4.1 and 10 for V4.1 Pro)
  • Video generation is not available on Free or Basic plans
  • Plan prices depend on credit tier, so cost rises quickly for heavy use

Platforms

  • Web
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • Windows
    Leonardo AI
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Leonardo AI
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • Android
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • API
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Recraft
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Leonardo AI
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Leonardo AI
    Not supported
    Recraft
    Supported

Integrations

Leonardo AI

5 integrations
  • Leonardo MCP server
  • Python SDK
  • TypeScript SDK
  • Cursor
  • VS Code

Recraft

5 integrations
  • Figma
  • Framer
  • Google Docs
  • Google Slides
  • Claude (MCP connector)

Company

  • Company
    Leonardo AI
    Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd
    Recraft
    Recraft, Inc.
  • Founded
    Leonardo AI
    2022
    Recraft
    2022
  • Headquarters
    Leonardo AI
    Sydney, Australia
    Recraft
    London, UK
  • Listing
    Leonardo AI
    Claimed
    Recraft
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Leonardo AI better than Recraft?

It depends on your workflow. Leonardo AI is built for game and concept art. Recraft is built for vector graphics and icons.

What are the key feature differences between Leonardo AI and Recraft?

Leonardo AI: AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor. Recraft: AI image and vector design studio with brand styles, editing tools and SVG export.

Does Leonardo AI or Recraft have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Leonardo AI is freemium and Recraft is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Leonardo AI or Recraft?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.