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Recraft V4 vs Leonardo AI

Last verified: April 1, 2026
Recraft
8.5/10
vs
Leonardo
8.1/10

We have tested both Recraft V4 and Leonardo AI extensively in production. Recraft scores higher overall (8.5/10 vs 8.1/10), but Leonardo may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. Leonardo is more affordable starting at $10/month. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-ra...

Best for quality: Recraft

Feature comparison

Feature Recraft Leonardo
Max Resolution 4K 4K
Max Video Length N/A N/A
Text to Video
Image to Video
Video to Video
Native Audio
Lip Sync
Character Consistency
Camera Control
API Available
Open Source
Batch Processing
Commercial License
Quality 9 8
Speed 8 8
Value 8.5 8.5
Ease of Use 8.5 8.5
Overall Rating 8.5 8.1

Pricing comparison

Pricing Recraft Leonardo
Free Tier 50 free generations daily 150 tokens daily
Starting Price $25/mo $10/mo
Pro Tier $60/mo $24/mo
Enterprise N/A $48/mo
API Cost/Second N/A N/A
Pricing Model subscription credits

Which should you choose?

We have tested both Recraft V4 and Leonardo AI extensively in production. Recraft scores higher overall (8.5/10 vs 8.1/10), but Leonardo may be the better choice depending on your specific needs. Leonardo is more affordable starting at $10/month. For quality-critical work, we reach for the higher-rated option. For volume production where cost matters, both offer comparable value.

Frequently asked questions

Is Recraft or Leonardo better for beginners?
Both are accessible. Recraft scores 8.5/10 for ease of use, while Leonardo scores 8.5/10.
Which is cheaper, Recraft or Leonardo?
Recraft starts at free, while Leonardo starts at free. Topped ELO rankings for AI image quality. Strong at design assets and brand materials.
Can I use Recraft and Leonardo together?
Yes. Many production teams, including ours at Apostle, use multiple AI tools for different stages of a project. You might use one tool for exploration and another for final delivery.

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