Best Leonardo AI alternatives in 2026
Leonardo AI is listed under Image & Visual AI (free plan, paid from $12/month). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are Vivify, Cinel AI and Artgen, with 5 more below.
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Quick picks
- Closest overall
- Vivify
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $12/month
Leonardo AI alternatives, compared
Vivify
FreemiumImage & Visual AI
AI image and video generator with realtime face swap for creators
- Images, video and live face swap share one credit balance
- Credit packs never expire and subscription credits roll over for a month
Free plan, paid from $12/month · Web, Windows, macOS · API
Cinel AI
FreemiumImage & Visual AI
Generate and edit images and videos with many AI models in one free-to-start workspace
- Wide model selection spanning OpenAI, Google, ByteDance, Kling, MiniMax, Alibaba and xAI models in one account
- Credits never expire and are priced per generation, with the cost displayed before running
Free plan, paid from $9.99/one-time · Web
Artgen
FreemiumImage & Visual AI
Browser art studio for AI images, pixel art, ASCII and print effects
- Six deterministic image effects are free with sign-in and need no credits
- Credits never expire and roll over between months
Free plan, paid from $10/month · Web, Chrome Extension, API · API
Dreamina
FreemiumImage & Visual AI
Generate images, videos and talking avatars from prompts with Seedream and Seedance models
- Recurring daily free credits allow ongoing use without paying.
- Image and video generation sit in one workspace, so a still can be animated directly.
Free plan, paid from $15/month · Web, iOS · Mobile app
Dzine
FreemiumImage & Visual AI
AI creative workspace for generating, editing and designing images and videos with layer-level control
- Layer-based editing and auto-selection give more control than prompt-only generators.
- Access to several third-party image and video models from one workspace.
Free plan, paid from $8.99/month · Web, API · API
Image & Visual AI
Image and video generation models with a pay-per-use API and open weights
- Pay-per-use pricing with no subscription or seat fees
- Klein models start at $0.008 per image
From $0.008/image · Web, API · API
Krea
FreemiumImage & Visual AI
Generate and edit images, video and 3D with dozens of models in one workspace
- Free plan with 100 daily units and access to real-time, image, video and 3D models
- Many third-party and in-house models available in a single account
Free plan, paid from $9/month · Web, iOS, API · API · Mobile app
PromptImage
FreemiumImage & Visual AI
Generate AI images and videos from prompts with several models in one workspace
- Many image and video models available under one account
- Free signup and check-in credits with no card required
Free plan, paid from $29.99/month · Web
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to Leonardo AI?
Vivify. AI image and video generator with realtime face swap for creators. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $12/month).
Is there a free alternative to Leonardo AI?
Yes. Vivify is freemium (free plan, paid from $12/month). AI image and video generator with realtime face swap for creators
Which Leonardo AI alternatives have an API?
Vivify, Artgen, Dzine, FLUX by Black Forest Labs and Krea offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
Looking at Leonardo AI itself? See its pricing, features and reviews, or browse all Image & Visual AI tools.