Manus
A general-purpose AI agent that plans and carries out multi-step tasks in its own virtual computer.
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Manus has been acquired. Manus announced on its blog that it is joining Meta and will continue to sell and operate its subscription service.
About Manus
Manus is an AI agent rather than a plain chatbot: you describe a goal and it plans the steps, then works through them in a sandboxed virtual computer with internet access, a file system and the ability to install software. Typical jobs are research reports, slide decks, websites and small web apps, data analysis, images and video, with connectors to tools such as Gmail, Notion and Slack. Desktop apps for macOS and Windows can also work with your local files and, through a computer-use mode, operate apps on your machine; there are mobile apps and a web version too. Pricing is credit-based: a free plan with a limited monthly allowance, paid individual plans with more credits, and a team plan with a shared pool. Long or complex tasks can use credits quickly. Manus announced that it is joining Meta and said it will keep selling and running its subscription service.
Best for: People who want an AI to complete whole tasks such as reports, slides or sites, not just answer.
Pros and cons
What works
- Runs multi-step tasks end to end in its own sandboxed computer
- Produces finished files: slides, sites, reports and media
- Desktop app can work with local files and apps
- Apps on web, desktop and mobile
Why people leave
- Credit-based billing makes costs hard to predict on long tasks
- Free plan's monthly credits run out fast
- Now owned by Meta, which may concern privacy-minded users
Top Manus alternatives
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ChatGPT81.5Its agent mode handles similar browse-and-do tasks inside a chatbot many people already pay for.
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Claude79.8Strong at long research and writing, with flat subscription tiers instead of per-task credits.
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Google Gemini59.6Deep Research and Workspace integration cover reports and docs without a separate agent app.
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Microsoft Copilot59.4Free assistant tied into Windows and Microsoft 365 for everyday research and drafting.
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OpenClaw57.5Open-source agent you run yourself, so you control models, data and costs.
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Manus: common questions
Is Manus free?
Manus has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, limited monthly credits (checked on Manus's own site).
Is Manus open source?
No, Manus is not open source. Open-source alternatives include OpenClaw.
What platforms does Manus run on?
Manus is available for Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Manus?
The highest-ranked Manus alternatives right now are ChatGPT, Claude and Google Gemini. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.