# Kimi vs Manus

> Kimi: Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model
> Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously

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

## Verdict

Kimi and Manus are both AI Assistants tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Manus is available on Windows, Android and Slack App.

### Choose Kimi if

- You want a tool built for Long-form research, generating slide decks and documents, parallel agent tasks, coding assistance with Kimi Code.
- International USD plans start at $19/month and include Kimi Code and Agent Swarm.
- Broad agent toolset: deep research, slides, documents, spreadsheets, website building and scheduled tasks.

### 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

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

## Features

| Feature | Kimi | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kimi K3 Assistant | Yes | Not listed |
| Agent Swarm | Yes | Not listed |
| Deep Research | Yes | Not listed |
| Presentations and Documents | Yes | Not listed |
| App and Website Builder | Yes | Not listed |
| Scheduled Tasks and Projects | Yes | Not listed |
| Kimi Code | Yes | Not listed |
| Plugins | Yes | Not listed |
| Goal Mode | 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 | Kimi | Manus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Slack App | No | Yes |

## Kimi strengths

- International USD plans start at $19/month and include Kimi Code and Agent Swarm.
- Broad agent toolset: deep research, slides, documents, spreadsheets, website building and scheduled tasks.
- A separate pay-per-token API with a 1M-token context window on K3.
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings on the US App Store.
- Earlier K2-family models were reported to have downloadable weights, which suits self-hosting teams.

## Kimi limitations

- Free-tier limits are not clearly published on the help pages.
- Plan structure is changing: legacy plan names (Moderato, Allegretto, Allegro, Vivace) coexist with Plus, Pro, Max and Ultra, which can confuse buyers.
- Credits do not roll over, and one shared pool covers chat, agents and Kimi Code.
- The site interface and several help pages default to Chinese; I found no confirmed Android or Windows client.

## 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 Kimi better than Manus?**

It depends on your workflow. Kimi is built for Long-form research, generating slide decks and documents, parallel agent tasks, coding assistance with Kimi Code. 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 Kimi and Manus?**

Kimi: Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model. Manus: General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously.

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

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

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

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