| Made by | Leonardo.Ai |
|---|---|
| Category | Rendering and visualisation |
| Best for | Architects, Developers |
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Pricing | Freemium. Free plan with daily tokens. Paid individual plans (Essential, Premium, Ultimate), Teams plans per seat, and a pay-as-you-go API. |
| Facts last checked | 12 November 2026 |
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What can Leonardo.Ai do for AEC teams?
| Task | How it helps, and the check |
|---|---|
| Concept images | Creates mood and concept images for early design conversations. Check every image against the current drawings before it is shared, and label it as a concept image. |
| Consistent house style | Trains a custom model on a set of your reference images, so concept images share a consistent look across a project. |
| Short videos | Generates short video clips from text or images for presentations. They are atmospheric, not walkthroughs of the design. |
| Marketing visuals | Produces supporting images for brochures and social posts. Images of the actual project should come from model-based renders. |
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- A free plan with daily tokens to try it.
- Custom model training on paid plans for a consistent visual style.
- Private generations on paid plans.
Limitations
- Images are not generated from your model, so proportions, openings and materials drift from the design.
- On the free plan, images are public and Leonardo keeps rights to them while granting you a licence.
- Custom model training and private mode need a paid plan.
What happens to your data?
- On the free plan, Leonardo.Ai holds rights to the images you create and grants you a non-exclusive commercial licence; paid subscribers own their generations, according to Leonardo.
- Private generations are available on paid plans. Leonardo says it won't use private content to train its models without express written consent.
- Don't upload unpublished client designs unless your firm's AI usage policy allows it. Read Leonardo's terms of service before commercial use.
CloudBrain’s view
A flexible option for concept and marketing images, especially if you want a consistent style through custom models. Use a paid plan for private generations and ownership, and switch to model-based renders once the design is fixed.
What is Leonardo.Ai?
Leonardo.Ai is a web-based platform for generating images and short videos from text and reference images. Paid plans can train custom models on your own image sets, which helps keep a consistent style. There is also an API for developers.
How do architects use Leonardo.Ai?
- Mood boards and concept images at the start of a project
- A consistent visual style across a pitch, using a custom model trained on your references
- Short atmospheric clips for presentations
- Supporting marketing images alongside model-based renders
What should you check before using it on projects?
- Design drift. Compare every image with the current drawings and label it as a concept image.
- Plan and privacy. Use a paid plan with private generations for unpublished project material.
- Rights. Check the ownership terms for your plan before using images commercially.
Our article on AI rendering for architects explains where AI images fit, and our AI visualisation service sets up image pipelines for design teams.
Alternatives to Leonardo.Ai
- MidjourneyAI image and video generator for mood images, concept visuals and design exploration from text and image prompts.
- KreaCreative AI suite for real-time image generation, render enhancement, upscaling and video in one web app.
- ImagineArtAI workspace for images, video and audio with 50+ models, editing tools and a shared canvas for teams.
Frequently asked questions
Is Leonardo.Ai free?
- Yes, there is a free plan with daily tokens. Paid Essential, Premium and Ultimate plans add more tokens, private generations and custom model training. Check current prices on Leonardo's pricing page.
Who owns images made in Leonardo.Ai?
- According to Leonardo, paid subscribers own their generations, while on the free plan Leonardo holds rights to the images and grants you a commercial licence. Read its current terms before using images in client work.
Can Leonardo.Ai render my actual design?
- Not accurately. It generates images from prompts and reference images, not from your model. For images that must match the design, use a model-based render.
Sources (checked 12 November 2026)
- Leonardo.Ai pricing (opens in a new tab)
- Can you use AI-generated images commercially? (Leonardo.Ai) (opens in a new tab)
- Leonardo.Ai API (opens in a new tab)
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