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AlibabaLeonardo AIImage model matchup

Qwen-Image-2.1vs.Leonardo Lucid Realism

Which one is better?

Leonardo Lucid Realism has no test of our own and no arena rating yet. Neither has an API price.

GraduallyBench Image v2Our own benchmark0 to 100 · higher is better
74

Qwen-Image-2.1

Rank 22 of 108

n/a

Leonardo Lucid Realism

not tested yet

Arena ratingfrom votes by users · higher is better
1,227

Qwen-Image-2.1

Rank 14 of 21

n/a

Leonardo Lucid Realism

not in the arena

Ranks among the 21 image models with an arena rating and the 108 with a GraduallyBench Image v2 run; prices compared with 28 models with an API price.

Test images from GraduallyBench Image v2

Our own benchmarkThe images come from GraduallyBench Image v2, our own benchmark: every model gets the same four tasks, and two AI judges compare the images in pairs and blind.

Same task, the first image of each.

Qwen-Image-2.1: Typography and layout, first image from the fixed test run
Qwen-Image-2.170 out of 100

No image from the four fixed tasks for Leonardo Lucid Realism yet.

Leonardo Lucid Realismnot tested yet

Result for “Typography and layout”:only Qwen-Image-2.1 tested

Prompt given to both modelsCreate a square editorial poster for an imaginary night train called MONDFALTER. Show the exact German headline MONDFALTER and the exact subline BERLIN NACH LISSABON. Use a restrained midnight-blue and warm-cream palette, one stylized moth, strong Swiss-grid typography, generous negative space, and no additional words or logos.

What the rating looks at: Legible text, hierarchy, and composition.

“Ahead”: the 95 % ranges of both values do not overlap. “Slightly ahead”: a higher value, but the ranges overlap.

Missing image run for Leonardo Lucid Realism

A security challenge stopped our Leonardo sign-in. It remains unclear whether Lucid Realism can be selected on the free plan. Last checked November 2, 2026. Check account access and free model selection before testing.

Documentation

Subscription and API

Qwen-Image-2.1

Subscription
No Alibaba subscription includes this model. Through other providers from $9 a month (Krea Basic, with limited credits). 5 plans in Germany.
Via API
No API price known (access: local, Web app).
Weights
Open weights, Qwen Research License: non-commercial use only; commercial use requires a separate license.

Leonardo Lucid Realism

Subscription
n/a No plan in Germany names exactly this model.
Via API
No API price known (access: API, Web app).
Weights
Unknown.

Subscriptions only count plans that name exactly this model. Subscription prices include VAT, API prices are in dollars.

Arena rating (LMArena) from Nov 10, 2026 · GraduallyBench Image v2 from Nov 7, 2026 · Subscription database from Sep 29, 2026 (43 days old)

All data side by side

The better value is bold. For ratings only when the gap is clear.

KennzahlQwen-Image-2.1Leonardo Lucid Realism
Ratings
Arena ratingfrom votes by users, higher is better1,227n/a
Arena rankRank 14 of 21n/a
Arena votesmore votes, a safer rating17,883n/a
GraduallyBench Image v2our own benchmark, 0 to 10074n/a
GraduallyBench Image v2 by task
Typography and layoutLegible text, hierarchy, and composition70n/a
Product photographyMaterials, reflections, and fine details87n/a
Character and detailAnatomy, clothing, and spatial consistency68n/a
InfographicNumbers, labels, and visual organization70n/a
API price
Per imagelower is bettern/an/a
100 imagesn/an/a
Profile
ReleasedSep 20, 2026n/a
Weightsopen means: runs locallyopenQwen Research License: non-commercial use only; commercial use requires a separate licenseunknown
Accesslocal, Web appAPI, Web app
Parametersnot publishednot published
Largest output2Knot consistently published
Plans in Germanynaming exactly this model5n/a

API prices for one image at 1,024 × 1,024 pixels according to Artificial Analysis.

Sources: Qwen-Image-2.1 model source, status source (verified Sep 22, 2026) · Leonardo Lucid Realism model source (verified Nov 1, 2026)

Arena ratings by category

From blind votes on Artificial Analysis and LMArena; the sources are named under the card. “Ahead” means the lead is clear.

No shared arena score in the stored snapshot

The stored benchmark database contains no measurement for Qwen-Image-2.1 and Leonardo Lucid Realism from the same arena and category. Older model versions are not used as substitutes.

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