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Leonardo AI vs Video Blackout

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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Video Blackout logo

Video Blackout

Offline Windows video redaction that detects faces and license plates on-device

Freemium
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Verdict

Leonardo AI is listed under Image & Visual AI and Video Blackout under Video AI. 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 Video Blackout is available on Windows.

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 Video Blackout if

  • You want a tool built for bodycam and CCTV redaction.
  • Detection and export run locally, so footage never leaves the PC.
  • Redaction is burned into H.264 frames and cannot be removed afterwards.
Best for beginners
Leonardo AI
Best for business
Video Blackout

Features

18 features compared.

  • AI Canvas
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Multiple models
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Personal model training
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Video generation
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Blueprints
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Image editing tools
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • Mobile apps
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • API and MCP server
    Leonardo AI
    Available
    Video Blackout
    Not available
  • On-device face detection
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • License plate detection
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Burned-in redaction
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Manual boxes
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Keep selected people clear
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Manual audio redaction
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Batch processing
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Offline operation
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Multilingual interface
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available
  • Open-source code
    Leonardo AI
    Not available
    Video Blackout
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Leonardo AI
    Freemium
    Video Blackout
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Leonardo AI
    Yes
    Video Blackout
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Leonardo AI
    $0
    Video Blackout
    $0
  • Plans
    Leonardo AI
    4 plans
    Video Blackout
    3 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

Video Blackout plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try the detector on one video at a time with a watermark.

    • One video at a time
    • Up to 10 minutes per video
    • Large watermark on export
    • Face and plate auto-detect
    • Manual boxes and audio ranges

  • Basic

    $29/month

    Watermark-free export for single videos up to 10 minutes.

    • One device
    • Single video up to 10 minutes
    • No watermark
    • Face and plate auto-detect

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $69/month

    Unlimited-length videos and batch folder processing.

    • Up to two devices
    • Unlimited video length
    • Batch folder processing
    • No watermark

Our ratings

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

Leonardo AI
8.5overall
Video Blackout
7.8overall

  • Image Quality

    Leonardo AI
    8.7
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Model Variety

    Leonardo AI
    9.0
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Customization & Control

    Leonardo AI
    8.8
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Leonardo AI
    8.0
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Leonardo AI
    7.8
    Video Blackout
    Not rated

  • Detection Automation

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    7.5

  • Privacy & Data Handling

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    9.0

  • Redaction Permanence

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    8.5

  • Workflow Breadth

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    6.5

  • Pricing Clarity

    Leonardo AI
    Not rated
    Video Blackout
    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

Video Blackout

Pros

  • Detection and export run locally, so footage never leaves the PC
  • Redaction is burned into H.264 frames and cannot be removed afterwards
  • Works offline, including on air-gapped machines
  • Manual boxes cover what the detector misses
  • Source code is public under AGPL-3.0
  • Interface in eight languages

Cons

  • Windows only (64-bit Windows 10 or 11)
  • Audio redaction and non-face identifiers are manual
  • Exports to H.264 MP4 only
  • Basic plan is capped at 10 minutes per video, and the free plan adds a large watermark
  • Detection accuracy figures and the plate detector model are not published; legal entity is not stated

Platforms

  • Web
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Video Blackout
    Not supported
  • Windows
    Leonardo AI
    Not supported
    Video Blackout
    Supported
  • macOS
    Leonardo AI
    Not supported
    Video Blackout
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Video Blackout
    Not supported
  • Android
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Video Blackout
    Not supported
  • API
    Leonardo AI
    Supported
    Video Blackout
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Leonardo AI
    Not supported
    Video Blackout
    Not supported

Integrations

Leonardo AI

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

Video Blackout

No integrations listed.

Company

  • Company
    Leonardo AI
    Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd
    Video Blackout
    FlyAllRisk
  • Founded
    Leonardo AI
    2022
    Video Blackout
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Leonardo AI
    Sydney, Australia
    Video Blackout
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Leonardo AI
    Claimed
    Video Blackout
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Leonardo AI better than Video Blackout?

It depends on your workflow. Leonardo AI is built for game and concept art. Video Blackout is built for bodycam and CCTV redaction.

What are the key feature differences between Leonardo AI and Video Blackout?

Leonardo AI: AI image and video studio with custom model training and a real-time canvas editor. Video Blackout: Offline Windows video redaction that detects faces and license plates on-device.

Does Leonardo AI or Video Blackout have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Leonardo AI or Video Blackout?

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