Leonardo AI

Leonardo AI is an AI image and asset generator handy for mockups, moodboards, concept art, and design coursework. The free plan gives you 150 tokens a day with no card required, though free generations are public in the community feed rather than private.

Best for: Generating art and game assets

What you get

  • Free plan: 150 fast tokens/day, reset daily with no rollover (enough for roughly 30+ images, varies by model and resolution)
  • Free generations are public in the community feed - not private
  • Paid plans: $12/mo ($10/mo billed annually), plus $30/mo and $60/mo tiers
  • No official student discount confirmed - only coupon aggregators claim one; check their site

How students use it

  • Generate images from prompts with daily free tokens
  • Make concept art, assets, or illustrations
  • Upscale and edit AI-generated images