Both create AI images, but Midjourney is the artistic leader while Leonardo focuses on consistency and customization.
| Feature | Midjourney | Leonardo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Image Quality | Best artistic quality Winner | Very good, consistent |
| Style Control | Prompt-based | Fine-tuned models Winner |
| Character Consistency | Improving | Excellent Winner |
| Free Tier | None | 150 tokens/day Winner |
| Pricing | $10/mo basic | $12/mo apprentice |
| Game Assets | Good | Specialized models Winner |
| Photorealism | Excellent Winner | Good |
| Community | Large, active Winner | Growing |
| Interface | Web + Discord | Web app |
| Speed | Moderate | Fast Winner |
Midjourney for the best overall image quality and artistic flair. Leonardo for consistency across multiple images, game assets, and when you need a free tier to start. Artists choose Midjourney; game developers choose Leonardo.