Leonardo.Ai vs SeaArt (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, we pick Leonardo.Ai: it is second in our ranking of AI image and video generators, and it grades higher too, 3.0 against 2.4.
Checked Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 17, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Leonardo.Ai grades higher on the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Leonardo.Ai
Image, video and 3D generator with its own and partner models
Free plan · from $12/mo
Which one is for you
Pick Leonardo.Ai if
- Fits if you want images, short video and 3D models under one account
- Works for people who finish designs in Canva and want images sent there
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you want everything unlimited, as the slow queue covers selected Leonardo models only and partner models always cost tokens
- Tight if you might cancel, since rollover tokens are lost when you do; Teams plans need 3 seats and sell no top-ups
- Pricey if you buy on iPhone, where the plans run $15.99 to $79.99
- Watch out: the web prices come from a third-party summary of June 5, 2026, as Leonardo's own page turned our reader away
- Skip it if you want private images for free, as free-plan images are visible to all Leonardo users
Pick SeaArt if
- Fits if you want to try many image and video models without picking one first
- Works for people who like browsing and remixing other members' creations
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need to know the monthly price first, as none could be read
- Tight if you're staying free, because daily stamina is the only allowance and the amount isn't stated
- Watch out: the FAQ asks you to confirm you hold rights to inputs, models and third-party elements before commercial use
- Not for you if you want a desktop app or an API, as neither is listed
How we grade them
| 3.0GPALeonardo.AiVery good | 2.4GPASeaArtFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CEssential is $12 a month, billed monthly, for 8,500 tokens, private images and a rollover bank of up to 25,500. That's the middle of this category. The figure is from a third-party summary, as Leonardo's page turned our reader away, and the iPhone app sells plans from $15.99. | CNo paid plan prices could be read, because the pricing view loads with JavaScript. With nothing on record it sits in the middle of the category. |
| Free plan and trial | B150 tokens every day that reset rather than pile up, which adds up to over half of what Essential gives in a month. Free images are public but can still be used commercially. You get fewer video models, though. | CDaily stamina lets you try image and video generation, and community events earn extra. The listing doesn't say how much a day buys, and more needs a paid plan or coins. |
| Features | BIts own Lucid and Phoenix models next to FLUX, GPT Image, Veo and Kling, video with start and end frames, 3D models from an image, an editor with inpainting and a live sketch canvas, and send-to-Canva. The whole job, images to video to 3D. | BImage generation, an upscaler, eraser and background remover, video tools including lip sync, many named models, and online training of Stable Diffusion models. |
| Ease of use | A4.83 from about 11,100 App Store ratings, the top band. Each model shows its token cost before you generate. | CNo store rating on record. With this many models, tools and a community feed, there's plenty to learn before you know where things are. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with an API and one-click hand-off to Canva. No desktop app, which an A needs. | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with no desktop app and no API on the listing. |
| Best for | images, video and 3D in one app | trying many image and video models in one place |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Leonardo.Ai and SeaArt. How we grade
Where they differ
- SeaArt also covers community.
In commonFree planWebiOSAndroidAI featuresImage generationVideo generation
At a glance
| Leonardo.Ai | SeaArt | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $12 per month for 8,500 tokens, billed monthly | Not published |
| Free plan | 150 tokens a day that do not carry over, with fewer video models. Images made on the free plan are public, though they may still be used commercially. | Daily stamina can be used to try image and video generation, and community events earn extra stamina. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd | SeaArt, Inc. |
| Price read from | eesel.ai (not the vendor's own page) | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Oct 17, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Leonardo.Ai
- Web prices come from a third-party summary of June 5, 2026, as Leonardo's pricing page turned away our reader. The iOS app sells the plans for $15.99 to $79.99.
- Unlimited generation starts only after tokens run out, in a slower queue, and covers selected Leonardo models only; other partner models always cost tokens.
- Top-up tokens need an active individual plan and are not sold on Teams plans; rollover tokens are lost if you cancel.
- Private generation needs a paid plan; free-plan images are visible to all Leonardo users.
SeaArt
- Paid plan prices could not be read: the pricing view loads with JavaScript, so no plan prices are recorded.
- The FAQ says more generation needs a paid plan or purchased coins; the amounts are not recorded here.
- Before commercial use, the FAQ asks users to confirm they hold rights to inputs, models and third-party elements.
Key features
Leonardo.Ai
- Own and partner models
- Leonardo's Lucid and Phoenix image models sit beside partner models such as FLUX, GPT Image, Veo and Kling, each with its own token cost shown before you generate.
- Video with start and end frames
- Make clips from text or images, set start and end frames on supported models, and use models that add sound effects and dialogue.
- 3D generation
- Turns an image and up to five reference views into a downloadable 3D model, with choices of mesh type, quality and material.
- Editor, canvas and upscaling
- Change an image by describing the edit, inpaint or extend it on a canvas, turn sketches into images live in Realtime Canvas, and enlarge results with the Pro Upscaler.
- Edit in Canva
- Send a generated image to a Canva account in one click and keep designing there. Available to individual users, not Teams.
- Token rollover
- Unused monthly tokens on paid plans move to a rollover bank holding up to three months' worth, spent after the month's fresh tokens.
SeaArt
- Image generation and editing
- The homepage lists an image generator, upscaler, filters, an eraser and a background remover among its image tools.
- Video generation
- Video tools listed on the homepage include a video generator, lip sync, reference-to-video and face-swap effects.
- Many hosted models
- The homepage names model families such as Seedance, MiniMax, Kling, Wan, Veo, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux that can be switched between.
- Train and run your own models
- Its FAQ says members can train and run Stable Diffusion based models online instead of using only existing styles.
- Community gallery
- Creations can be shared, remixed and browsed in a public community gallery, with events that earn extra stamina.
Plans
Leonardo.Ai
Free$0
150 tokens a day that reset every 24 hours; public generations only.
Essential$12
per month for 8,500 tokens, billed monthly
Private generation, a rollover bank of up to 25,500 unused tokens, and top-up token packs.
Premium$30
per month for 25,000 tokens, billed monthly
Unlimited slower image generation on selected Leonardo models once tokens run out; rollover bank of up to 75,000.
Ultimate$60
per month for 60,000 tokens, billed monthly
Unlimited slower image and video generation on selected models; rollover bank of up to 180,000.
Teams Starter$24
per seat / month, billed monthly
25,000 tokens per seat, private team generations and shared collections. Minimum 3 seats.
Teams Growth$48
per seat / month, billed monthly
60,000 tokens per seat and model training on team tokens. Minimum 3 seats.
SeaArt
Pricing could not be confirmed. See seaart.ai.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Leonardo.Ai or SeaArt?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Leonardo.Ai starts at $12 per month for 8,500 tokens, billed monthly, and SeaArt has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Leonardo.Ai or SeaArt?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Leonardo.Ai and SeaArt have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.