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The Leonardo AI alternative

All the top models.
Zero token plans.

Fast, affordable Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 5, GPT Image 2.5, Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0 and 1,000+ more, unlocked from day one. One account for studio and API. Pay only for what you create.

Start creatingDeveloper API

More power. Less plan.

Fast.

Blazing-fast inference on every model. Your images and videos come back fast, in the studio and through the API.

Affordable.

Images from $0.024, videos from $0.05 per run. Pay only for what you generate, with no subscription and no monthly fee.

AI models
1,041+
Model makers
43
Monthly fee
$0
App and API
1 key

No tokens to ration

Credits move only when you create. Nothing resets at month-end, nothing to upgrade for more — just make what you want, when you want.

Leonardo AI: A free tier with daily tokens, then monthly subscriptions with a token allowance.

Every model, no tiers

Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 5, GPT Image 2.5, Seedance 2.5, Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1 — all unlocked for every account from day one.

Leonardo AI: Unlimited relaxed-speed generation on selected models comes with higher plans.

Prototype to production, one key

The same models and prices in the browser and over REST. Nail the look in the studio, then ship it to production the same afternoon.

Leonardo AI: The API is sold on separate plans from the app.

Way beyond images

Voice, music, 3D and LLMs sit right next to image and video — 1,000+ models in one account and one API.

Leonardo AI: Image, video, editing and upscaling tools.

Your pick of the best

Nano Banana ProSeedream 5 ProGPT Image 2.5Qwen Image 3.0Seedance 2.5Kling 3.0Veo 3.1Wan 3.0

Made on WaveSpeedAI

Same female character, 3-angle turnaround (front, side, 3/4), consistent face and lighting, detailed outfit texture, animation design sheet.
Make the hamburger made of glass.
A young woman with short red hair and round glasses wearing a dark green trench coat, standing in a rainy Tokyo street at night. Neon signs reflected in puddles. Cinematic still, anamorphic lens look.
Keep the dancer exactly as-is. Replace background with a neon-lit Tokyo street at night — wet pavement reflecting pink and blue light, blurred pedestrians, Japanese signage. Same camera angle and perspective. Maintain dancer pose and clothing. Change environment to an empty rooftop at golden hour, city skyline behind him, warm orange backlight creating a rim light effect around his silhouette.
A foreign astronaut floating inside a damaged spacecraft cabin, red emergency lights flashing, Earth visible through a cracked window, loose objects drifting around him, microphone near his mouth, helmet visor reflecting warning screens, claustrophobic sci-fi composition, emotional final-message storytelling, cinematic realism
A little girl blowing soap bubbles in a backyard, sunlight making rainbow colors in the bubbles, candid photography style.
A young foreign woman wearing an elegant one-piece swimsuit and a light linen cover-up, sitting gracefully on a large smooth beach rock near the ocean, one leg relaxed naturally, one hand resting on the linen fabric, hair softly moved by the sea breeze, calm confident expression, soft daylight, tasteful and non-provocative fashion editorial photography, refined composition, luxury resort atmosphere, realistic, artistic, cinematic
Transform this image into a premium kitchen appliance commercial. Preserve the chef's face, chef jacket, posture, and kitchen composition. Upgrade the kitchen into a bright, modern luxury kitchen with elegant countertops, warm sunlight, polished appliances, clean reflections, fresh ingredients, and a professional lifestyle advertisement atmosphere. Keep it realistic, clean, warm, and trustworthy.
A minimalist travel poster for Kyoto in autumn: a vermilion pagoda rising among red maple trees, soft morning mist over distant hills, large elegant title text "KYOTO" at the top and smaller text "Autumn Journeys" beneath it, no other text. Clean flat illustration style with subtle paper texture and a warm muted palette.
Transform her technical backpack into a transparent portable ecosystem chamber containing miniature tropical plants, condensation, moss, tiny glowing insects, and a small flowing water cycle. Keep the backpack straps and overall shape consistent with the original. Realistic transparent materials, botanical detail, premium scientific design, photorealistic integration. Preserve the woman’s exact identity, pose, clothing, rainforest, lighting, and camera composition.
A cool young European woman in a sharp white suit performing an energetic drum solo in the middle of an elegant outdoor wedding reception, captured with one drumstick raised above her head and the other striking a cymbal, surprised guests in formal clothing surrounding her, champagne glasses and flower arrangements vibrating on nearby tables, golden sunset light, cinematic celebration photography, rebellious joyful energy.
Transform the woman into a medieval knight displaced in the modern world while preserving her exact face, posture, and overall body proportions. Replace the trench coat with elegant silver armor and a dark blue cloak, transform the coffee cup into a polished metal goblet, and add a sheathed sword at her side. Keep the subway carriage modern and realistic so the contrast feels humorous and visually striking. Cinematic realism, refined detail, interesting character contrast.

WaveSpeedAI vs Leonardo AI

WaveSpeedAILeonardo AI
BillingPay per creation. No tokens, no planFree tier plus monthly subscriptions with a token allowance
Model accessEvery model unlocked for every accountUnlimited relaxed generation on select models with higher plans
ModelsNano Banana, Seedream, GPT Image, Qwen, Seedance, Kling, Veo, Wan and moreImage, video, editing and upscaling tools
APIOne account for studio and REST API, same pricesAPI offered on separate plans

FAQ

Is WaveSpeedAI a good Leonardo AI alternative?

Yes. Nano Banana, Seedream, GPT Image, Seedance, Kling, Veo and 1,000+ other models live in one studio, all unlocked, with no token subscription. You pay per creation, and the same account runs the API.

Do I need a subscription?

Never. Add credits when you want and spend them on any model. No monthly fees, no tokens, nothing to cancel.

Can I try it for free?

Yes. Eligible new accounts get $1 in free credits, and you can sign up without a credit card. Some premium models may not be available with trial credits.

Can I edit my own images?

Yes — just upload and describe the change. Nano Banana Pro, Seedream 5 and GPT Image 2.5 all edit straight from your reference images.

Is there an API?

Yes, on the same account. Every model in the studio is one REST call away with a single key, at the same per-run price shown on its model page.

Your next idea. Any model.

$1 in free credits for eligible new accounts. No card needed.

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Leonardo AI is a trademark of its respective owner. WaveSpeedAI is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Leonardo AI. Comparisons reflect publicly available information at the time of writing and may change.