# Gumloop vs Manus

> Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control
> Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously

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

## Verdict

Gumloop is listed under Productivity and Manus under AI Assistants. Only Manus has a free plan or trial. Only Gumloop is available on Chrome Extension and CLI. Only Manus is available on Windows, macOS and iOS.

### Choose Gumloop if

- You want a tool built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps.
- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.

### 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

| | Gumloop | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $37 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Gumloop | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Triggers | Yes | Not listed |
| Skills | Yes | Not listed |
| Artifacts | Yes | Not listed |
| Connectors and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Company Brain | Yes | Not listed |
| Model Choice and BYOK | Yes | Not listed |
| Enterprise Controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer Access | Yes | Not listed |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | Not listed |
| 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 | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## Gumloop strengths

- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.
- Broad connector coverage, including external and custom MCP servers.
- Developer surfaces include REST API, MCP server, CLI and SDKs.
- Admin controls such as audit logs, RBAC, spend insights and optional VPC.

## Gumloop limitations

- No permanent free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial of Pro.
- Credit-based billing with an 8% orchestration fee (16% with BYOK) makes monthly cost harder to forecast.
- Unused credits do not roll over, and agents stop at the 20,000 limit unless pay as you go is enabled.
- Governance features such as RBAC, SCIM/SAML and audit logs are limited to the Enterprise plan.

## 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 Gumloop better than Manus?**

It depends on your workflow. Gumloop is built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps. 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 Gumloop and Manus?**

Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control. Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously.

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

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

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

Gumloop starts at $37 and Manus starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.