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Midjourney vs Leonardo.ai: image test and costs

Official prices and published usage limits for Leonardo.ai and Midjourney, side by side. Every number links back to the vendor’s own page and shows when we last checked it.

Leonardo.aifrom $12/mopaid plans shown below, USD excl. tax
Midjourneyfrom $10/mopaid plans shown below, USD excl. tax

Prices and limits side by side

Leonardo.ai

Leonardo.ai: plans, prices (USD, excl. tax) and published usage limits
PlanMonthlyAnnual (per month)
Free
    		$0Billed monthly only
    Essential
    • Tokens: 8,500 fast tokens (per month)
    		$12$12billed annually
    Premium
    • Tokens: 25,000 fast tokens (per month)
    		$30$29billed annually
    Ultimate
    • Tokens: 60,000 fast tokens (per month)
    		$60$59billed annually
    Last checked (Re-check due)Source: leonardo.ai ↗

    Midjourney

    Midjourney: plans, prices (USD, excl. tax) and published usage limits
    PlanMonthlyAnnual (per month)
    Basic
    • Fast gpu: 3.3 hr/month (200 minutes) Fast GPU
    • Max 3 concurrent fast image jobs
    		$10$8$96 billed yearly
    Standard
    • Fast gpu: 15 hr/month Fast GPU
    • Unlimited Relax images
    		$30$24$288 billed yearly
    Pro
    • Fast gpu: 30 hr/month Fast GPU
    • Unlimited Relax images & SD video; Stealth Mode
    		$60$48$576 billed yearly
    Mega
    • Fast gpu: 60 hr/month Fast GPU
    • Unlimited Relax images & SD video; Stealth Mode
    		$120$96$1,152 billed yearly
    Last checked Source: docs.midjourney.com ↗

    Compare the team cost of these plans in the subscription cost calculator →

    Hands-on test

    Verified prices (USD)

    Plan Leonardo AI Midjourney
    Entry paid Paid token plans (confirm) Basic ~$10/mo
    Mid Higher token packs Standard ~$30/mo

    leonardo.ai; midjourney.com. Checked 2026-11-06.

    Pricing methodology · Calculators

    Methodology label: desk research. We have not yet run a recorded hands-on test for this pair, so this page contains no scores, timings, or win rates. Instead, here are the concrete tasks we will use when we do test, and which you can run yourself on the free tiers or trials:

    1. Generate a set of four consistent game character portraits
    2. Create a product mock-up on a plain background for an online store
    3. Produce a wide landscape banner at a 16:9 aspect ratio
    4. Edit part of an image (inpainting) without changing the rest
    5. Upscale a chosen image and compare detail at full size

    For each task, note how long setup takes, how many retries you need, and whether the output is usable without manual fixes. Run the same input on both tools so the comparison is fair. We will update this section with real results once testing is complete.

    Which should you choose?

    • Choose if you want to start free and test many models: Leonardo.Ai.
    • Choose if you want Midjourney’s signature style and unlimited Relax images: Midjourney Standard or above.
    • Choose if you need an editor for inpainting and canvas work in the browser: Leonardo.Ai.
    • Choose if you generate at high volume: compare Leonardo token allowances with Midjourney GPU hours using your own batch.

    In short: pick Leonardo.Ai for a free start and flexible model choice; pick Midjourney for its distinctive look and GPU-hour plans. If you are unsure, start with whichever free tier or trial is available and run the tasks from the hands-on section on your own material before upgrading.

    Sources

    Full plan details: Leonardo.Ai pricing · Midjourney pricing.