Manus
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General purpose autonomous AI agent that plans, executes, and delivers results for complex multi step tasks in the cloud.
Key features
Free tier available, Plus at $39/mo
Knowledge workers who need an autonomous digital assistant that can independently execute complex research, analysis, and reporting tasks
Truly autonomous execution: give it a goal and it independently plans, researches, codes, and delivers finished work products without constant prompting
What it does
Autonomous Task Execution
Give Manus a goal and it independently plans the workflow, breaks it into sub tasks, and executes each step without further input. Handles research, data analysis, content creation, coding, and more.
Learn moreManus's Computer (Live View)
A real time visual feed showing every action the agent takes: pages opened, searches run, code written, files created. You can monitor progress, pause, redirect, or switch to a VS Code style workspace view at any time.
Learn moreWeb Browsing
Manus operates a real Chromium based browser to navigate websites, fill forms, extract data, and interact with web applications. It handles login flows, pagination, CAPTCHAs, and JavaScript heavy pages.
Code Execution and Development
Writes, runs, and debugs code in a sandboxed environment. Can build full stack web applications with backends, databases, authentication, and analytics from a single prompt.
Learn moreWide Research
Spins up 100+ parallel agents to simultaneously scour the web for information. Produces comprehensive, multi source research reports with cited references.
Learn moreData Analysis and Visualization
Compiles databases, structures spreadsheets, analyzes datasets, and creates visualizations and dashboards. Handles CSV, Excel, and JSON data natively.
File Generation and Downloads
Produces real, downloadable files: PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, slide decks, code projects, and more. Outputs are stored in your Manus Library for later access.
Background / Asynchronous Operation
Tasks continue running in the cloud even when you close the browser or go offline. You receive a notification when the task is complete or when the agent needs your input.
Long Term Memory
Remembers your preferences, past instructions, and working context across sessions. Learns from how you interact so it can better anticipate your needs over time.
Website Builder
Can create complete web applications from a natural language description. Handles frontend, backend, database setup, authentication, and deployment. Produces a working, shareable URL.
AI Slides and Design
Creates presentation decks, design assets, and visual content. Handles layout, styling, and content generation for polished, professional outputs.
Integrations
Connects with Slack, email (Mail Manus), Telegram, and an API for developers. Team plans include shared workspaces and a central Library for collaboration.
Pricing
Free
300 daily refresh credits. Access to core capabilities in chat mode.
- 300 daily refresh credits
- 1 concurrent task
- Chat mode
- Core agent capabilities
- File downloads
- Manus Library
Basic
Monthly credit pool plus 300 daily refresh credits. Full Agent Mode unlocked.
- Monthly credit pool + 300 daily refresh
- 2 concurrent tasks
- Full Agent Mode
- Web browsing
- Code execution
- File generation
- Long term memory
Plus
Larger credit pool with creative tools for slides, images, and video generation.
- Larger monthly credit pool + 300 daily refresh
- 3 concurrent tasks
- All Basic features
- AI Slides
- AI Design (images)
- Video generation
- Creative workflow tools
Pro
Largest credit pool with early beta access and the most advanced agent features.
- Largest monthly credit pool + 300 daily refresh
- 10 concurrent tasks
- All Plus features
- Early beta access to new capabilities
- Advanced agent features
- Priority processing
- Wide Research (100+ parallel agents)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Truly autonomous execution: give it a goal and it independently plans, researches, codes, and delivers finished work products without constant prompting
- Real time transparency through Manus's Computer lets you watch every action, pause, redirect, or take over at any point, so you always know what the agent is doing
- Asynchronous cloud processing means tasks continue running even when you close the browser, with notifications when complete
- Produces real, downloadable outputs (PDFs, spreadsheets, websites, code projects), not just text responses that need manual formatting
- Wide Research feature deploys 100+ parallel agents to comprehensively scour the web, producing research that would take hours to do manually
- Free tier with 300 daily credits lets you try the core capabilities without committing to a subscription
Cons
- Credit based pricing can be unpredictable; complex tasks consume credits faster, and heavy users may find even the Pro plan limiting
- Reliability is inconsistent: some tasks execute flawlessly while others produce hallucinated data or fail on complex multi step workflows
- Tasks can be slow, especially Wide Research and complex coding projects, since the agent needs to browse, process, and iterate through many steps
- Requires well structured prompts for best results; vague goals can lead to the agent going in unexpected directions
- The flexible, LLM driven architecture makes behavior less deterministic than traditional automation tools; identical prompts can produce different results
- Enterprise grade security, governance, and audit capabilities are still maturing
How to get started
Sign up at manus.im
Create a free account at manus.im. You get 300 daily credits immediately, which is enough to try several tasks and evaluate the platform.
Give it your first task
Start with a concrete, well defined task. Good first tasks: "Research the top 10 project management tools and create a comparison spreadsheet with pricing, features, and ratings." Or: "Build me a personal portfolio website with my name, bio, and three project cards." Be specific about what you want delivered.
Watch the agent work
Use the Manus's Computer view to watch the agent in real time. You will see it open a browser, search the web, write code, create files, and assemble your deliverable. If it goes off track, you can redirect it with a follow up message.
Download your deliverables
When the task is complete, download the finished files from your Manus Library. Outputs include documents, spreadsheets, presentations, websites, and code projects. Review the results and provide feedback to improve future tasks.
Explore advanced features
Try Wide Research for comprehensive multi source investigations. Use the website builder for rapid prototyping. Connect Slack or email for task notifications. Upgrade to a paid plan if you need more credits or concurrent tasks.
Deep dive
Detailed guides with comparisons, tips, and visuals for each feature.
How Manus Works Under the Hood
The multi agent architecture, LLM backends, and the perception to action loop that powers autonomous task execution.
What Manus Can Build and Do
Real world use cases from research reports and data analysis to full stack web applications and automated workflows.
Manus vs Other AI Agents
How Manus compares to ChatGPT, Claude, Devin, and other AI tools for autonomous task execution.
The Meta Acquisition
How Manus went from a Chinese startup to a $2B+ Meta acquisition in under a year.
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Last updated: 2026-02-22