Genspark
AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research
Freemium
Manus
General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously
Freemium
Verdict
Genspark and Manus are both AI Assistants tools. Manus scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.0 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Manus is available on Windows, macOS and Android and offers an API.
Best overall
Manus
- Knowledge Workers
- Founders
- Researchers
- Marketers
Choose Genspark if
- You want a tool built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation.
- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.
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
- Genspark
- Best for business
- Manus
Features
19 features compared.
- Super AgentGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- AI SlidesGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- AI SheetsGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- AI DocsGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- Research and SparkpagesGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- AI ChatGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- Image and Video GenerationGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- Meeting Notes and Developer ToolGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- SecondBrain MemoryGensparkAvailableManusNot available
- Autonomous Task ExecutionGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Wide ResearchGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Web App and Game BuilderGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Slides, Design, Image and VideoGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Browser OperatorGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Automations and Mail ManusGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Cloud ComputerGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Agent Skills and ProjectsGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- MCP Connectors and IntegrationsGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
- Model ChoiceGensparkNot availableManusAvailable
Pricing
Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.
- Pricing modelGensparkFreemiumManusFreemium
- Free planGensparkYesManusYes
- Starting priceGenspark$0Manus$0
- PlansGenspark3 plansManus5 plans
Genspark plans
Free
$0
Daily credit allowance for light use
- About 100 credits per day
- 1 GB storage
- basic Super Agent and Sparkpages
Plus
Most popular$24.99/month
Individuals who use agents regularly
- 10,000 credits per month at the entry tier
- 50 GB storage
- all models
- AI Slides
- commercial use
Pro
$249.99/month
Heavy users
- 125,000 credits per month at the entry tier
- 1 TB storage
- priority speed
- early access
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.
- Genspark
- 7.6overall
- Manus
- 8.0overall
Genspark leads in 0 categories and Manus in 4, with 1 tied.
Ease of Use
Manus leads by 0.3- Genspark
- 8.2
- Manus
- 8.5
Feature Depth
Manus leads by 0.1- Genspark
- 8.6
- Manus
- 8.7
Value for Money
Manus leads by 0.4- Genspark
- 6.8
- Manus
- 7.2
Performance & Speed
Tied- Genspark
- 7.8
- Manus
- 7.8
Documentation & Support
Manus leads by 1.1- Genspark
- 6.5
- 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
Genspark
Pros
- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.
- Permanent free tier with a daily credit allowance.
- Native iOS app with a 4.7 rating on the App Store.
- Heavily funded, with a reported $275M raise in November 2025.
Cons
- Credit-based billing is hard to predict: video generation can use close to 1,000 credits per attempt, and credits reportedly do not roll over.
- Trustpilot reviewers report unexpected charges, credits consumed by failed tasks, and slow or automated refund support.
- Pro costs $249.99 per month, a large jump from Plus at $24.99.
- Public pricing and documentation could not be accessed without signing in, and no public API was found.
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
- WebGensparkSupportedManusSupported
- WindowsGensparkNot supportedManusSupported
- macOSGensparkNot supportedManusSupported
- iOSGensparkSupportedManusSupported
- AndroidGensparkNot supportedManusSupported
- APIGensparkNot supportedManusSupported
- Browser ExtensionGensparkNot supportedManusNot supported
- Slack AppGensparkNot supportedManusSupported
Integrations
Genspark
No integrations listed.
Manus
9 integrations- Zapier
- GitHub
- Notion
- Linear
- HubSpot
- Slack
- MCP servers
- Google Drive
Company
- CompanyGensparkMainFunc Inc.ManusButterfly Effect Pte. Ltd.
- FoundedGenspark2023ManusNot listed
- HeadquartersGensparkPalo Alto, CAManusSingapore
- ListingGensparkClaimedManusClaimed
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Frequently asked questions
Is Genspark better than Manus?
It depends on your workflow. Genspark is built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation. 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 Genspark and Manus?
Genspark: AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research. Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously.
Does Genspark or Manus have a free plan?
Yes, both do. Genspark is freemium and Manus is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.
Which is cheaper, Genspark or Manus?
Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.