Side by side
| Feature | Manus | Flowise |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | An AI agent that executes tasks and automates workflows rather than only answering questions, for users who want hands-on help. | Open source visual platform for building AI agents, multi-agent workflows and RAG chatbots, for developers and small to mid-sized teams. |
| Price from | 20 USD/mo | 35 USD/mo |
| Free plan | ? | yes |
| Platforms | web, api | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
Manus: key features
- Creates slides
- Builds websites
- Creates games
- Generates video and images
- Browser operator for web tasks
- Slack integration
Flowise: key features
- Visual drag-and-drop builder for multi-agent and single-agent workflows
- RAG knowledge retrieval from documents and data sources
- Tool calling and function calling support
- Human-in-the-loop review of agent tasks
- Execution traces with Prometheus and OpenTelemetry support
- API, TypeScript/Python SDK and embeddable chat widget
FAQ
Is Manus or Flowise better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Manus and Flowise free?
Manus: The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page. Flowise: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 2 flows and assistants, 100 predictions per month, 5MB storage, evaluations and metrics, custom embedded chatbot branding, community support.