# Devin vs Manus

> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
> Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously

- Devin profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/devin
- Manus profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/manus
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/devin-vs-manus
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Devin is listed under Coding AI and Manus under AI Assistants. Devin scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.2 vs 8.0 out of 10), led by value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Devin is available on CLI. Only Manus is available on Windows, macOS and iOS.

### Choose Devin if

- You want a tool built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.
- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session.
- Runs many sessions in parallel.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Devin | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Devin | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud agent sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| Parallel sessions | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin Review | Yes | Not listed |
| Wiki | Yes | Not listed |
| Automations | Yes | Not listed |
| Team integrations | Yes | Not listed |
| Git providers | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin CLI | Yes | Not listed |
| Devin API | Yes | Not listed |
| Model choice | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomous Task Execution | Not listed | Yes |
| Wide Research | Not listed | Yes |
| Web App and Game Builder | Not listed | Yes |
| Slides, Design, Image and Video | Not listed | Yes |
| Browser Operator | Not listed | Yes |
| Automations and Mail Manus | Not listed | Yes |
| Cloud Computer | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent Skills and Projects | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Connectors and Integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Model Choice | Yes | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Devin | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |
| Slack App | Yes | Yes |

## Devin strengths

- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session
- Runs many sessions in parallel
- Connects to Slack, Teams, Linear, Jira and three major git hosts
- Includes PR review, repository Wiki and Automations
- Pro starts at $20 per month, much lower than the retired $500 Team plan
- Enterprise options include SSO and a VPC deployment

## Devin limitations

- Quota amounts for Pro and Max are not published
- Extra usage is billed at API pricing, so heavy use is hard to predict
- Max costs $200 per month, and Teams adds $40 per month per full dev seat
- No publicly released mobile app
- Cloud sessions need repository access, which some teams will not allow

## Manus strengths

- 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.

## Manus limitations

- 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.

## FAQ

**Is Devin better than Manus?**

It depends on your workflow. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes. 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 Devin and Manus?**

Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously.

**Does Devin or Manus have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Devin or Manus?**

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