What is Manus?
Manus is an AI product positioned as an action engine: instead of only giving answers, it is meant to carry out tasks and automate workflows on the user's behalf. The homepage lists its main areas, including creating slides, building websites, creating games, making videos, and design work, along with tools such as an AI image generator, an AI music generator, a video editor, a browser operator, and a Wide Research feature.
The site also points to integrations and access options, including a web app, mobile and desktop apps, a browser extension called My Browser, a Slack integration, and an API for business use. The company describes its approach as less structure, more intelligence. The homepage text does not detail how each task runs step by step, so the specifics of the workflow are best checked in the product itself.
Key features
- Creates slides
- Builds websites
- Creates games
- Generates video and images
- Browser operator for web tasks
- Slack integration
Who is it for
- Professionals who want task automation
- Businesses using a team plan or API
- Startups
- Creators making slides, sites, or video
How to get started with Manus
- - Go to the Manus website and create an account.
- - Describe your task in one command, e.g. prepare a presentation.
- - Review the step plan that Manus proposes.
- - Clarify the details and start executing the task.
- - You want AI to complete a task end to end.
- - You need to quickly build slides, a website or a video.
- - You want to automate repetitive processes in a team.
- - You only want a simple chat for answering questions.
- - You need details about a free plan, which are not available in the data.
Pros and cons
- Goes beyond answers to execute multi-step tasks
- Covers many creative and productivity use cases in one product
- Offers apps, a browser extension, and integrations
- Pricing details are not shown in the provided pricing text
- Full feature list and limits are not described on the homepage
Manus pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20 USD / month | 4000 kredytów miesięcznie + 300 dziennie; rocznie -17% |
| Customizable | 40 USD / month | 8000 kredytów miesięcznie (wariant podstawowy) |
| Extended | 200 USD / month | 40 000 kredytów miesięcznie |
| Team | wycena indywidualna | plany dla zespołów i firm |
Prices copied from Manus pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is Manus free?
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
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Manus alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gumloop | 37 USD/mo | trial | AI agents |
 Warp | 20 USD/mo | yes | AI agents |
 Agenta | 29 USD/mo | yes | AI agents |
 Dust | 24 EUR/mo | trial | AI agents |
 Hermes Agent | 20 USD/mo | yes | AI agents |
 Opera Neon | 19.90 USD/mo | no | AI agents |
Comparisons
FAQ
What is Manus used for?
An AI agent that executes tasks and automates workflows rather than only answering questions, for users who want hands-on help.
Is Manus free?
The vendor does not state this clearly on the homepage or pricing page.
How much does Manus cost?
The cheapest paid plan is 20 USD/mo (vendor pricing, October 12, 2026).
What are the best Manus alternatives?
Closest alternatives: Gumloop, Warp, Agenta, Dust, Hermes Agent.
Data checked October 12, 2026 on the vendor website (manus.im).