Is Leonardo AI free for commercial use?
Depends
Only on a paid plan. On a free subscription, Leonardo owns what you create, so don't plan to sell free-tier images. Paid subscribers own their outputs, though Leonardo can still use public content, including for training.
Last verified 2026-10-17. Our reading of the quoted terms below, not legal advice.
Quick answers
Who owns Leonardo AI images?
On a free subscription, Leonardo does. On a paid subscription, you do, as between you and Leonardo and to the extent the law allows.
Can I sell Leonardo AI images on Etsy?
On a paid plan, yes, with an AI disclosure in the listing description. Free-tier images belong to Leonardo.
Plan by plan
| Plan | Can sell | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Free | No | Free-tier outputs are owned by Leonardo, not you. |
| Paid subscriptions | Yes | Public Content can be used by Leonardo, including for training and any commercial purpose. |
What the terms say
Leonardo.ai
“If you are on one of our paid Subscriptions (Paid Subscriber), as between the Parties, subject to your compliance with these Terms and to the extent permitted by law, ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights in any Content you, or your Authorised Users, create while using the Platform will vest in you upon creation.”
“If you are on one of our free Subscriptions (Free Subscriber), as between the Parties, ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights in any Output you, or your Authorised Users, create while using the Platform will vest in us upon creation”
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Open the plannerRelated questions
Only on a paid Leonardo plan: on the free tier, ownership of your outputs goes to Leonardo.
Some do.
Sources
- Leonardo.ai terms leonardo.ai
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