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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | Leonardo.Ai | creator.nightcafe.studio | Switch / compare |
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| Background removal | 86/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image upscaling | 78/100 1024×1024 (2.0x · Unwatermarked high-quality JPG · 271.9 KB) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Object removal | 88/100 2048×2048 (Native full-resolution watermark-free PNG) · Historical description; output not attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Image generation | 88/100 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG, 147.5KB, 100% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached | 86/100 PNG · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Leonardo.Ai (by Canva) Image generation 88/100 Seven-aspect task score Text and counts perform well with watermark-free exports using free credits; login is required, free results are public, and privacy and deletion require an upgrade. Tested export 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG, 147.5KB, 100% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached Historical test · 2026-10-16 | NightCafe Creator Image generation 86/100 Seven-aspect task score NightCafe (Flux 2 Klein 9B Fast) excelled in multi-constraint benchmarks: exact 'REALTEST 2026' text rendering, strict binding of 3 red apples and 2 blue mugs, fast no-login trial, with a small watermark on free exports. Tested export PNG · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-01 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Web individual and default three-seat team plans; excludes API · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Essential2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗ USD 12/month USD 120/year Monthly 8,500 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 25,500 Annual 8,500 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1] Premium2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗ USD 30/month USD 288/year Monthly 25,000 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 75,000 Annual 25,000 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1] Ultimate2026-10-20 ↗ 2026-10-20 ↗ USD 60/month USD 576/year Monthly 60,000 Fast Tokens/month; token bank 180,000 Annual 60,000 Fast Tokens/month Rules [1] 10 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The app payment panel confirms personal annual prices of $120/$288/$576, differing from earlier rounded monthly equivalents on the marketing site. Public plans permit paid users to buy top-ups without quoting pack prices or per-removal token cost. Unlimited relaxed generation does not establish unlimited removal. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordSelf-serve cancellation in account settings Official plans and usage terms ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ Official app annual payment selection ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ · Capture 2 ↗ · Capture 3 ↗ | NightCafe Creator fast credits and PRO membership tiers · 2026-11-01 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Tier2026-11-01 ↗ Free Free Free 5 free credits daily upon login, plus credits earned via daily community challenges Access to standard image generation models and base upscaling；Standard queues; advanced models consume credits faster; ad-supported；Refreshes daily, no renewal；Perpetual access AI Hobbyist Monthly2026-11-01 ↗ USD 12.5/month — Monthly 200 Fast Credits/month (unexpiring), plus 600+ monthly relax credits Access to all image models, unlimited Flux 2 Klein / Z-Image Turbo, 5 characters, ad-free；200 Fast Credits per month；Auto-renews monthly; pause or cancel anytime Rules [1]AI Hobbyist Annual2026-11-01 ↗ — USD 89.91/year Annual 200 Fast Credits/month delivered upfront, billed as $89.91/year ($7.49/mo equivalent) Full Hobbyist features with 40% annual savings；Prepaid annually at $89.91 Rules [2] [3]AI Enthusiast Monthly2026-11-01 ↗ USD 25/month — Monthly 500 Fast Credits/month, plus 600+ relax credits Access to all video and image models, unlimited HiDream, 10 characters, private search；500 Fast Credits per month；Auto-renews monthly Rules [1]AI Enthusiast Annual2026-11-01 ↗ — USD 179.91/year Annual 500 Fast Credits/month, billed as $179.91/year ($14.99/mo equivalent) Full Enthusiast features with 40% annual savings；Prepaid annually at $179.91 Rules [2] [3]5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Offers daily free credits and monthly/annual PRO subscriptions; annual plans receive a 40% discount with exact 12-month billed totals explicitly printed. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified NightCafe PRO Official Subscription Pricing ↗ · 2026-11-01 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 150 free daily tokens reset every day; default Auto (GPT Image 2 · Low) costs 8 tokens per 1024×1024 image (~18 free images/day) | Free trial without login; 5 free credits daily for registered users |
| Cancellation & refunds | Self-serve cancellation in account settings | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Prompts for free login before generating; Private Mode and Delete buttons display green Premium diamond badges | Watermark and export dimensions clearly disclosed in result view |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Not verified | Not verified |
| Fixture findings | Text, object counts and colours matched this prompt; other models and prompts require separate checks. | Superb text spelling and multi-object count/color binding; realistic brass robot aesthetics, full 1024px native resolution with a corner watermark. |
| Original historical observation | Default Auto model routes to GPT Image 2 and achieves 64.0/65 constraint adherence (#5 overall at 87.6 pts)—just note that free-tier images are public and cannot be deleted without upgrading. | NightCafe (Flux 2 Klein 9B Fast) demonstrates top-tier semantic following in multi-constraint benchmark: 100% text accuracy, zero count/color bleeding, with impressive metallic and ceramic lighting. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Creators wanting a generous daily free quota (~18 unwatermarked 1024×1024 images/day via GPT Image 2) and seamless "Edit in Canva" workflow integration | Creators seeking high-quality multi-model AI generation with top text spelling precision |
| Result & output evidence | No native output obtained; the preview does not establish final export quality. | |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG, 147.5KB, 100% pixel retention) · Historical description; output not attached · Check watermark record No native output is attached; check the evidence for specification and watermark claims. | PNG · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG · Default Auto Routes to GPT Image 2) | 1024 x 1024 (Full-resolution watermarked JPEG) |
| Watermark observation | Zero watermark (clean 1024×1024 export) | Subtle translucent brand watermark in corner |
| Batch & API | One-click "Edit in Canva", "Magic Layers", Remove Background, Upscale, Image-to-Video, and Production API | Multi-model switching, community challenges, private collection controls |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | 1024 × 1024 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 19.8s · End-to-end reference: 20.24s | Network-observed server wait: 10.5s · End-to-end reference: 11s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-16 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-01 · anchor_t2i_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Account required in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Free Canva / Apple / Google / Microsoft / Email login | No-login trial available; Google, Apple, Facebook SSO and email supported |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | One-click download delivers a clean 1024×1024 unwatermarked JPEG (03_download.png); however, free users are restricted to 1 image per batch (2/3/4 are locked as "Premium option") and cannot delete their own public generations ("Upgrade to Premium to delete image" trash-can lock). | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Subsidiary of Canva) | NightCafe Studio Pty Ltd |
| Recorded origin | Sydney, Australia (Canva Group) | Australia (Cairns) |
| Domain history record | 2022–present | Established in 2019 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Sydney, Australia, founded 2022; acquired by Canva in July 2024), one of the largest native AI creative platforms. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Not verified | Google Tag Manager · Stripe · PayPal · Segment |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Automatically assigns an anonymous handle (e.g., PixBuilder4344) to protect user email privacy and integrates "Edit in Canva", but penalizes free-tier user control by locking image deletion and Private Mode behind paid plans. | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 28 / 35 Landing page (01_landing.png) CTA "Generate AI image" leads to app.leonardo.ai and prompts for free sign-in (01_pass1_login_modal.png); free Google login grants 150 daily tokens, and default Auto model (routing to GPT Image 2 · Low) costs only 8 tokens per 1024×1024 generation (~18 free images/day). | |
| Interaction restraint | 24 / 30 One-click download delivers a clean 1024×1024 unwatermarked JPEG (03_download.png); however, free users are restricted to 1 image per batch (2/3/4 are locked as "Premium option") and cannot delete their own public generations ("Upgrade to Premium to delete image" trash-can lock). | |
| Background & reputation | 19 / 20 Operated by Leonardo Interactive Pty Ltd (Sydney, Australia, founded 2022; acquired by Canva in July 2024), one of the largest native AI creative platforms. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 11 / 15 Automatically assigns an anonymous handle (e.g., PixBuilder4344) to protect user email privacy and integrates "Edit in Canva", but penalizes free-tier user control by locking image deletion and Private Mode behind paid plans. | |
| Task quality | 64 / 65 Text Rendering (25/25: Exact single-line "REALTEST 2026" printed across the dark wooden sign with 100% spelling accuracy (25/25)) · Count & Color Binding (20/20: Strictly 3 red apples on the left + 2 blue ceramic mugs on the right on a dark oak table, zero color bleeding (20/20)) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (19/20: Vintage brass robotic right hand wraps around the left edge of the wooden sign showing 4 articulated brass fingers in front (thumb supporting from behind) (19.0/20)) | 64 / 65 Text Rendering (25/25: Sign text 'REALTEST 2026' flawless with natural wood grain) · Count & Color Binding (20/20: Strictly 3 red apples and 2 blue ceramic mugs with zero color bleeding) · 5-Finger Hand & Structure (19/20: Articulated brass robotic fingers with excellent metallic reflections) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 1024×1024 (Unwatermarked JPEG · Default Auto Routes to GPT Image 2) | 12 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export & Max deliverable spec: 1024 x 1024 (Full-resolution watermarked JPEG) |
| Processing speed | 6 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 19.8s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 20.24s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 9 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 10.5s (API mode: async_poll; end-to-end 11s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
