Manus
Manus is an AI tool in our Productivity list. General AI agent that plans and finishes multi-step tasks in the cloud (research, slides, sites) and notifies you when done We rate it Easy difficulty. This page summarizes who it's for, our verified price as of 2026-10-15, and when we'd pick an alternative instead.
Best for
General AI agent that plans and finishes multi-step tasks in the cloud (research, slides, sites) and notifies you when done — especially for agent, ai agent, agents, personal agent, personal assistant.
Not for
Jobs outside productivity, or when a dedicated specialist tool in another category fits better.
Verified pricing
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Price (verified) | Free plan with daily credits; Pro from $20/mo |
| Price checked | 2026-10-15 |
| Free plan | Free: 300 daily credits, 1 task at a time, 2 scheduled automations |
| Difficulty | Easy |
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FAQ
Is Manus free?
Free: 300 daily credits, 1 task at a time, 2 scheduled automations
What is Manus best for?
General AI agent that plans and finishes multi-step tasks in the cloud (research, slides, sites) and notifies you when done — especially for agent, ai agent, agents, personal agent, personal assistant.
What are good Manus alternatives?
In our directory, start with Adobe Scan, ChatGPT, Claude. Each tool page explains when to pick it instead.
Sources we used
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