# Leonardo AI vs 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

- Leonardo AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/leonardo-ai
- Video Blackout profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/video-blackout
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/leonardo-ai-vs-video-blackout
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## 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.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Leonardo AI | Video Blackout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

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

## Platforms

| Platform | Leonardo AI | Video Blackout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Leonardo AI strengths

- 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

## Leonardo AI limitations

- 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 strengths

- 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

## Video Blackout limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**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.