Short answer: Leonardo AI gives better ROI for 50 photorealistic mockups on a tight budget—cheaper credits, strong control features (inpainting, templates) and faster iterations for consistent product shots. Choose Midjourney only if you need the absolute top-tier photoreal realism and can spend extra time tuning prompts and upscaling each image. For most indie launches, start with Leonardo AI.

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