Claude vs Manus

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

Claude logo

Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files

4.5(2 reviews)Freemium

Verdict

Claude and Manus are both AI Assistants tools. Claude scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 8.0 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Claude is available on Linux and Chrome Extension. Only Manus is available on Slack App.

Best overall

Claude

  • Software developers
  • Writers and editors
  • Researchers and analysts
  • Knowledge workers

Choose Claude if

  • You want a tool built for coding and code review.
  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory.
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat.

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 for beginners
Claude
Best for business
Claude

Features

19 features compared.

  • Artifacts
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Projects
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Claude Code
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • File creation and code execution
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Web search and Research
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Memory
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Connectors
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Vision and document reading
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Claude in Chrome
    Claude
    Available
    Manus
    Not available
  • Autonomous Task Execution
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Wide Research
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Web App and Game Builder
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Slides, Design, Image and Video
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Browser Operator
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Automations and Mail Manus
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Cloud Computer
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Agent Skills and Projects
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • MCP Connectors and Integrations
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available
  • Model Choice
    Claude
    Not available
    Manus
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Claude
    Freemium
    Manus
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Claude
    Yes
    Manus
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Claude
    $0
    Manus
    $0
  • Plans
    Claude
    6 plans
    Manus
    5 plans

Claude plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free for everyone, with the lowest usage limits

    • Chat on web
    • desktop and mobile
    • Web search
    • File creation and code execution
    • Memory across conversations
    • Artifacts
    • Connectors with remote MCP
  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    For everyday use; $17 per month when billed annually ($200 up front)

    • Everything in Free
    • Claude Code
    • Projects
    • More models
    • Claude in Chrome
    • Microsoft 365 integration
    • Opus access
    • Fable available with paid usage credits
  • Max

    $100/month

    5x Pro usage every five hours and every week

    • Everything in Pro
    • 5x Pro usage
    • Fable included up to half the weekly limit
    • $100 per month in Claude Platform API credits
    • Early access to advanced features
    • Priority access at high traffic times
  • Ultra

    $200/month

    For the longest tasks; no five-hour limit for verified accounts

    • Everything in Max
    • No 5-hour limit for verified accounts
    • 10x Pro usage every week
    • $200 per month in Claude Platform API credits (up from $100 on Max)
    • Priority access at high traffic times
  • Team

    $25/user/mo

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

    • Claude Code and Cowork
    • Central billing and administration
    • SSO
    • Admin controls for connectors
    • More usage than Pro on Standard seats
    • Premium seats with 5x Standard usage
    • Up to $500 per month in pooled API credits
  • Enterprise

    $20/user/mo

    Seat price billed annually, 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates

    • Everything in Team
    • Admin-set user and org spend limits
    • Role-based access
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Compliance API
    • Custom data retention controls
    • Network-level access control
    • IP allowlisting
    • HIPAA-ready offering available
    • Claude Security (beta)

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 November 2026.

Claude
9.1overall
Manus
8.0overall
  • Coding & Syntax

    Claude
    9.3
    Manus
    Not rated
  • Reasoning & Logic

    Claude
    9.2
    Manus
    Not rated
  • Long Context

    Claude
    9.0
    Manus
    Not rated
  • Prose & Writing Quality

    Claude
    9.2
    Manus
    Not rated
  • Safety & Alignment

    Claude
    8.8
    Manus
    Not rated
  • Ease of Use

    Claude
    Not rated
    Manus
    8.5
  • Feature Depth

    Claude
    Not rated
    Manus
    8.7
  • Value for Money

    Claude
    Not rated
    Manus
    7.2
  • Performance & Speed

    Claude
    Not rated
    Manus
    7.8
  • Documentation & Support

    Claude
    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

Pros

  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat
  • Claude Code is included with Pro, Max, Ultra and Team
  • Connectors use MCP to reach Slack, Google Workspace and other tools
  • Available on web, desktop, iOS and as a Chrome extension, plus an API and major cloud platforms

Cons

  • Usage limits on every plan, with weekly caps (and five-hour caps below Ultra) and no published message counts
  • Does not generate images
  • The higher individual tiers are costly: Max is $100 per month and Ultra is $200 per month
  • Linux desktop app is still in beta

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
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • Windows
    Claude
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • macOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • iOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • Android
    Claude
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • API
    Claude
    Supported
    Manus
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Claude
    Not supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Claude
    Supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Claude
    Supported
    Manus
    Not supported
  • Slack App
    Claude
    Not supported
    Manus
    Supported

Integrations

Claude

7 integrations
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • MCP connectors
  • Amazon Bedrock
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Foundry

Manus

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

Company

  • Company
    Claude
    Anthropic
    Manus
    Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd.
  • Founded
    Claude
    2021
    Manus
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Claude
    San Francisco, CA
    Manus
    Singapore
  • Listing
    Claude
    Claimed
    Manus
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude better than Manus?

It depends on your workflow. Claude is built for coding and code review. 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 and Manus?

Claude: Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files. Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously. Claude is rated 4.5/5 from 2 user reviews.

Does Claude or Manus have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Claude is freemium and Manus is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Claude or Manus?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.