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Claude Code vs Manus

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Claude Code

Anthropic's coding agent that edits code and runs commands from terminal, IDE or browser

5.0(1 review)Paid
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Verdict

Claude Code is listed under Coding AI and Manus under AI Assistants. Claude Code scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.7 vs 8.0 out of 10), led by value for money. Only Manus has a free plan or trial. Only Claude Code is available on CLI, Linux and VS Code Extension. Only Manus is available on iOS and Android.

Best overall

Claude Code

  • Software developers
  • Engineering teams
  • DevOps and platform engineers
  • Open-source maintainers

Choose Claude Code if

  • You want a tool built for Multi-file refactors and migrations.
  • Works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web and Slack with shared settings.
  • Runs commands and tests and handles git commits and pull requests.

Choose Manus if

  • You want a tool built for delegating multi-step research, presentations, data analysis and quick web app prototypes to an autonomous agent.
  • Handles end-to-end tasks, from research to finished slides or web apps, in one workflow.
  • Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with an API and Slack integration.
Best value
Manus
Best for beginners
Claude Code
Best for business
Claude Code

Features

20 features compared.

  • Codebase understanding
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Multi-file editing
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Command execution
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Git and pull requests
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Subagents and parallel sessions
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • MCP connections
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • CLAUDE.md, skills and hooks
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Scheduled and cloud tasks
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Auto mode
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Agent SDK
    Claude Code
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Autonomous Task Execution
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Wide Research
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Web App and Game Builder
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Slides, Design, Image and Video
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Browser Operator
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Automations and Mail Manus
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Cloud Computer
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Agent Skills and Projects
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • MCP Connectors and Integrations
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Model Choice
    Claude Code
    Not available
    Manus
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Claude Code
    Paid
    Manus
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Claude Code
    No
    Manus
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Claude Code
    $20
    Manus
    $0
  • Plans
    Claude Code
    5 plans
    Manus
    5 plans

Claude Code plans

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Individual plan that includes Claude Code; $17 per month when billed annually ($200 up front)

    • Claude Code in terminal
    • IDE
    • desktop and web
    • Projects
    • More models
    • Shared usage limits with chat

  • Max 5x

    $100/month

    5x the usage of Pro, for heavier daily use

    • Everything in Pro
    • 5x Pro usage
    • Higher output limits
    • Priority access at high traffic times
    • API credits included

  • Max 20x

    $200/month

    20x the usage of Pro

    • Everything in Pro
    • 20x Pro usage
    • Higher output limits
    • Priority access at high traffic times
    • API credits included

  • Team

    $25/user/mo

    Standard seat for 2 to 150 users; $20 per seat when billed annually. Premium seat is $125 monthly or $100 annually

    • Claude Code
    • Central billing
    • SSO
    • Admin controls
    • More usage than Pro
    • Premium seats with 5x Standard usage

  • Enterprise

    $20/user/mo

    Billed annually, 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates

    • Everything in Team
    • Role-based access
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Compliance API
    • IP allowlisting
    • Admin spend limits

Manus plans

  • Free

    $0

    Entry tier with no credit card required

    • 1,000 starter credits
    • 300 daily refresh credits
    • Chat mode
    • 1 concurrent task

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Standard individual plan

    • 4,000 monthly credits
    • more concurrent and scheduled tasks
    • full agent mode

  • Pro Customizable

    $40/month

    Higher credit allowance for regular users

    • 8,000 monthly credits
    • up to 20 concurrent tasks

  • Pro Extended

    $200/month

    Highest individual credit tier for heavy use

    • 40,000 monthly credits
    • up to 20 concurrent tasks

  • Team

    $20/user/mo

    Shared workspace for teams

    • From 4,000 credits per seat
    • collaboration
    • SSO and sales-assisted options

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Claude Code
8.7overall
Manus
8.0overall

Claude Code leads in 1 category and Manus in 0.

  • Code Quality

    Claude Code
    9.2
    Manus
    Not rated

  • Agentic Autonomy

    Claude Code
    9.3
    Manus
    Not rated

  • IDE & Surface Coverage

    Claude Code
    8.8
    Manus
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Claude Code leads by 0.6
    Claude Code
    7.8
    Manus
    7.2

  • Ease of Setup

    Claude Code
    8.3
    Manus
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Claude Code
    Not rated
    Manus
    8.5

  • Feature Depth

    Claude Code
    Not rated
    Manus
    8.7

  • Performance & Speed

    Claude Code
    Not rated
    Manus
    7.8

  • Documentation & Support

    Claude Code
    Not rated
    Manus
    7.6

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Claude Code

Pros

  • Works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web and Slack with shared settings
  • Runs commands and tests and handles git commits and pull requests
  • Included with Pro at $20 per month, with no separate purchase
  • Extensible through MCP, skills, hooks, subagents and an Agent SDK
  • Composable in scripts and CI through a non-interactive mode

Cons

  • Not available on the Free plan; paid access starts at $20 per month
  • Usage limits are shared with chat, and heavy users may need Max at $100 to $200 per month or per-token API billing
  • JetBrains plugin requires the CLI to be installed separately
  • Terminal-first workflow suits users comfortable with the command line

Manus

Pros

  • Handles end-to-end tasks, from research to finished slides or web apps, in one workflow.
  • Available on web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android, with an API and Slack integration.
  • Free tier needs no credit card and refreshes 300 credits daily.
  • Broad connector support, including MCP servers and Zapier access to 8,000+ apps.
  • Parallel sub-agent research through Wide Research.

Cons

  • Credit-based pricing makes costs hard to predict; complex tasks can drain monthly credits quickly.
  • Official pricing page is not readable without JavaScript, and third-party and App Store prices differ.
  • Ownership and corporate structure have been unsettled after the Meta deal was ordered unwound.
  • Free tier allows only one concurrent task.

Platforms

  • Web
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • Windows
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • macOS
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • iOS
    Claude Code
    Not supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • Android
    Claude Code
    Not supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • API
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Claude Code
    Not supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • CLI
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • VS Code Extension
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • JetBrains Plugin
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • Slack App
    Claude Code
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported

Integrations

Claude Code

10 integrations
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Slack
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • JetBrains IDEs
  • MCP servers

Manus

9 integrations
  • Zapier
  • GitHub
  • Notion
  • Linear
  • HubSpot
  • Slack
  • Instagram
  • MCP servers
  • Google Drive

Company

  • Company
    Claude Code
    Not listed
    Manus
    Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd.
  • Headquarters
    Claude Code
    Not listed
    Manus
    Singapore
  • Listing
    Claude Code
    Not claimed
    Manus
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude Code better than Manus?

It depends on your workflow. Claude Code is built for Multi-file refactors and migrations. Manus is built for delegating multi-step research, presentations, data analysis and quick web app prototypes to an autonomous agent.

What are the key feature differences between Claude Code and Manus?

Claude Code: Anthropic's coding agent that edits code and runs commands from terminal, IDE or browser. Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously. Claude Code is rated 5.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Claude Code or Manus have a free plan?

Manus has a free plan or trial; Claude Code is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Manus?

Claude Code starts at $20 and Manus starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.