Leonardo AI
AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor
Freemium
Vellm
Remake trending TikTok and Reels videos with your own photos using AI templates
Paid
Verdict
Leonardo AI is listed under Image & Visual AI and Vellm under Video AI. Leonardo AI scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.5 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Leonardo AI has 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 Vellm if
- You want a tool built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.
- Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation.
- Failed generations return the credits they used.
- Best value
- Leonardo AI
- Best for beginners
- Leonardo AI
- Best for business
- Vellm
Features
16 features compared.
- AI CanvasLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- Multiple modelsLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- Personal model trainingLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- Video generationLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- BlueprintsLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- Image editing toolsLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- Mobile appsLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- API and MCP serverLeonardo AIAvailableVellmNot available
- Trend templatesLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
- Remake a trending videoLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
- Create studioLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
- Pet and people photosLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
- Credit-based pricingLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
- Optional soundLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
- Guest checkoutLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
- Seedance 2.5 generationLeonardo AINot availableVellmAvailable
Pricing
Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.
- Pricing modelLeonardo AIFreemiumVellmPaid
- Free planLeonardo AIYesVellmNo
- Starting priceLeonardo AI$0Vellm$4.49
- PlansLeonardo AI4 plansVellm6 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
Vellm plans
Single video
$4.49/one-time
One 50-credit video.
- 50 credits
- Credits do not expire
Try one
$7.99/one-time
100 credits, one 100-credit video or two 50-credit videos.
- 100 credits
- 1080p enhanced export included
- Credits do not expire
Make a few
Most popular$21.99/one-time
300 credits.
- 300 credits
- 1080p enhanced export included
- Credits do not expire
Keep creating
$39.99/one-time
600 credits.
- 600 credits
- 1080p enhanced export included
- Credits do not expire
Monthly
$20.99/month
350 credits each month.
- 350 credits per month
- Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
- Cancel before next renewal
Creator
$41.99/month
700 credits each month.
- 700 credits per month
- Unused credits roll over for one billing cycle
- Cancel before next renewal
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.
- Leonardo AI
- 8.5overall
- Vellm
- 7.8overall
Leonardo AI leads in 1 category and Vellm in 1.
Image Quality
- Leonardo AI
- 8.7
- Vellm
- Not rated
Model Variety
- Leonardo AI
- 9.0
- Vellm
- Not rated
Customization & Control
- Leonardo AI
- 8.8
- Vellm
- Not rated
Ease of Use
Vellm leads by 0.5- Leonardo AI
- 8.0
- Vellm
- 8.5
Value for Money
Leonardo AI leads by 1.3- Leonardo AI
- 7.8
- Vellm
- 6.5
Video Quality
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Vellm
- 7.5
Template Variety
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Vellm
- 8.0
Pricing Clarity
- Leonardo AI
- Not rated
- Vellm
- 8.5
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
Vellm
Pros
- Credit cost and photo requirements are shown before each generation
- Failed generations return the credits they used
- One-time packs with non-expiring credits and no account needed
- Clear disclosure of the underlying model and operator
- Large template library, with 119 templates listed in its llms.txt file
Cons
- No free tier or free trial
- Single 50-credit video costs $4.49, which adds up for frequent use
- Original trending sound is not licensed for public posts
- Some template covers are AI illustrations, so results can differ from previews
Platforms
- WebLeonardo AISupportedVellmSupported
- WindowsLeonardo AINot supportedVellmNot supported
- macOSLeonardo AINot supportedVellmNot supported
- iOSLeonardo AISupportedVellmNot supported
- AndroidLeonardo AISupportedVellmNot supported
- APILeonardo AISupportedVellmNot supported
- Browser ExtensionLeonardo AINot supportedVellmNot supported
Integrations
Leonardo AI
5 integrations- Leonardo MCP server
- Python SDK
- TypeScript SDK
- Cursor
- VS Code
Vellm
No integrations listed.
Company
- CompanyLeonardo AILeonardo Interactive Pty LtdVellmOakrelay Labs LLC
- FoundedLeonardo AI2022VellmNot listed
- HeadquartersLeonardo AISydney, AustraliaVellmNot listed
- ListingLeonardo AIClaimedVellmNot claimed
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leonardo AI better than Vellm?
It depends on your workflow. Leonardo AI is built for game and concept art. Vellm is built for making a one-off trend video from a single photo.
What are the key feature differences between Leonardo AI and Vellm?
Leonardo AI: AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor. Vellm: Remake trending TikTok and Reels videos with your own photos using AI templates.
Does Leonardo AI or Vellm have a free plan?
Leonardo AI has a free plan or trial; Vellm is paid only.
Which is cheaper, Leonardo AI or Vellm?
Leonardo AI starts at $0 and Vellm starts at $4.49. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.