Leonardo AI
AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor
Freemium
Riff
Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device
Free
Verdict
Leonardo AI is listed under Image & Visual AI and Riff under Productivity. Leonardo AI scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.5 vs 7.8 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Leonardo AI is available on Web, iOS and Android and offers an API. Only Riff 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 Riff if
- You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
- Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.
- Best for beginners
- Leonardo AI
- Best for business
- Riff
Features
16 features compared.
- AI CanvasLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- Multiple modelsLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- Personal model trainingLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- Video generationLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- BlueprintsLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- Image editing toolsLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- Mobile appsLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- API and MCP serverLeonardo AIAvailableRiffNot available
- On-device AILeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
- Replies and commentsLeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
- DM replies and first messagesLeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
- Riff a postLeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
- DialsLeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
- RepurposingLeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
- Voices and presetsLeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
- Never sends for youLeonardo AINot availableRiffAvailable
Pricing
Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.
- Pricing modelLeonardo AIFreemiumRiffFree
- Free planLeonardo AIYesRiffYes
- Starting priceLeonardo AI$0Riff$0
- PlansLeonardo AI4 plansRiff1 plan
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
Riff plans
Free
$0
Free to use with no account, subscription or payment
- Replies and comments
- DM replies
- Post and thread drafting
- On-device Gemini Nano
- No API key
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.
- Leonardo AI
- 8.5overall
- Riff
- 7.8overall
Leonardo AI leads in 0 categories and Riff in 0, with 1 tied.
Image Quality
- Leonardo AI
- 8.7
- Riff
- Not rated
Model Variety
- Leonardo AI
- 9.0
- Riff
- Not rated
Customization & Control
- Leonardo AI
- 8.8
- Riff
- Not rated
Ease of Use
Tied- Leonardo AI
- 8.0
- Riff
- 8.0
Value for Money
- Leonardo AI
- 7.8
- Riff
- Not rated
Feature Depth
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Riff
- 7.5
Output Quality
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Riff
- 6.8
Privacy
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Riff
- 9.0
Documentation & Support
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Riff
- 7.5
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
Riff
Pros
- Free, with no account, subscription or API key
- Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
- Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
- Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
- Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings
Cons
- Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
- Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
- Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
- Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store
Platforms
- WebLeonardo AISupportedRiffNot supported
- WindowsLeonardo AINot supportedRiffNot supported
- macOSLeonardo AINot supportedRiffNot supported
- iOSLeonardo AISupportedRiffNot supported
- AndroidLeonardo AISupportedRiffNot supported
- APILeonardo AISupportedRiffNot supported
- Browser ExtensionLeonardo AINot supportedRiffNot supported
- Chrome ExtensionLeonardo AINot supportedRiffSupported
Integrations
Leonardo AI
5 integrations- Leonardo MCP server
- Python SDK
- TypeScript SDK
- Cursor
- VS Code
Riff
No integrations listed.
Company
- CompanyLeonardo AILeonardo Interactive Pty LtdRiffZima Media OÜ
- FoundedLeonardo AI2022RiffNot listed
- HeadquartersLeonardo AISydney, AustraliaRiffTallinn, Estonia
- ListingLeonardo AIClaimedRiffClaimed
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leonardo AI better than Riff?
It depends on your workflow. Leonardo AI is built for game and concept art. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
What are the key feature differences between Leonardo AI and Riff?
Leonardo AI: AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor. Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device.
Does Leonardo AI or Riff have a free plan?
Yes, both do. Leonardo AI is freemium and Riff is free, and each has a free plan or trial.
Which is cheaper, Leonardo AI or Riff?
Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.