Leonardo AI vs Midjourney: AI video and image pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Leonardo AI is an image and video generation platform. Plans set a monthly allowance of fast tokens.
Midjourney plans are sold by fast GPU time. Higher plans add unlimited relaxed generations and stealth mode.
Listed A to Z, from leonardo.ai and docs.midjourney.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Essential, Premium, Ultimate
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free with 150 fast tokens a day, Essential $12/month, Premium $30, Ultimate $60 (ex. tax). Yearly up to 20% off.
- Main price table
- Basic, Standard, Pro, Mega
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120 a month, annual prices, fast GPU hours, relax mode and extra GPU time.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Leonardo AI checked Nov 10, 2026, Midjourney checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Leonardo AI lists 4 entries (Free, Essential, Premium, Ultimate); Midjourney lists 4 (Basic, Standard, Pro, Mega).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Leonardo AI: Essential $12/mo. Midjourney: Basic $10, monthly. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Leonardo AI: Free: $0. Midjourney: none in the published plan table.
Leonardo AI plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Fast tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 150 per day |
| Essential | $12/month | 8,500 per month |
| Premium | $30/month | 25,000 per month |
| Ultimate | $60/month | 60,000 per month |
Prices ex. tax, as displayed when the page loaded. Leonardo says yearly billing saves up to 20%.
From leonardo.ai, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Leonardo AI pricing.
Midjourney plans and prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Fast GPU time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10 | $96 a year ($8 per month) | 3.3 hours (200 minutes) | |
| Standard | $30 | $288 a year ($24 per month) | 15 hours | Unlimited relaxed images and SD video |
| Pro | $60 | $576 a year ($48 per month) | 30 hours | Stealth mode |
| Mega | $120 | $1,152 a year ($96 per month) | 60 hours |
From docs.midjourney.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Midjourney pricing.
FAQ
How much does Leonardo AI cost?
Free with 150 fast tokens a day, Essential $12/month, Premium $30, Ultimate $60 (ex. tax). Yearly up to 20% off. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Midjourney cost?
Basic $10, Standard $30, Pro $60 and Mega $120 a month, annual prices, fast GPU hours, relax mode and extra GPU time. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Leonardo AI and Midjourney have a free option?
Leonardo AI: Free: $0. Midjourney: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Leonardo AI or Midjourney?
Lowest listed paid tier: Leonardo AI Essential $12/mo; Midjourney Basic $10, monthly (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Leonardo AI or Midjourney?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: leonardo.ai (checked Nov 10, 2026) and docs.midjourney.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
- leonardo.ai
- leonardo.ai/pricing
- docs.midjourney.com
- docs.midjourney.com/hc/en-us/articles/27870484040333-Comparing-Midjourney-Plans
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