# Manus

> General AI agent that plans, researches, codes and delivers finished work autonomously

- Category: [AI Assistants](https://finderatlas.com/categories/ai-assistants)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://manus.im
- Platforms: Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, API, Slack App
- API: available
- Mobile app: available
- Made by: Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd., Singapore
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/manus

## Overview

Manus is a general-purpose AI agent that carries out multi-step tasks on its own virtual computer instead of only answering questions. A user describes a goal, and the agent plans the work, browses the web, writes and runs code, and returns finished deliverables such as research reports, slide decks, spreadsheets, web apps, images and videos. It is made by Butterfly Effect Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company, and runs in the browser, in desktop apps for macOS and Windows, and in iOS and Android apps.

## Key features

- Autonomous Task Execution
- Wide Research
- Web App and Game Builder
- Slides, Design, Image and Video
- Browser Operator
- Automations and Mail Manus
- Cloud Computer
- Agent Skills and Projects
- MCP Connectors and Integrations
- Model Choice

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Entry tier with no credit card required
- **Pro** ($20/month): Standard individual plan
- **Pro Customizable** ($40/month): Higher credit allowance for regular users
- **Pro Extended** ($200/month): Highest individual credit tier for heavy use
- **Team** ($20/user/mo): Shared workspace for teams

## Best for

- Delegating multi-step research, presentations, data analysis and quick web app prototypes to an autonomous agent

## Who uses it

- Knowledge Workers
- Founders
- Researchers
- Marketers
- Product Teams
- Non-Technical Builders

## 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.

## 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.

## Not recommended for

- Users who need predictable fixed costs for heavy daily use, or teams that need a tool with settled ownership and long-term vendor stability

## Integrations

- Zapier
- GitHub
- Notion
- Linear
- HubSpot
- Slack
- Instagram
- MCP servers
- Google Drive

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8.5/10
- Feature Depth: 8.7/10
- Value for Money: 7.2/10
- Performance & Speed: 7.8/10
- Documentation & Support: 7.6/10

## Alternatives

- [System One API](https://finderatlas.com/tools/system-one-api): Hosted API returning structured choices, scores and probabilities for AI agent decisions ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/manus-vs-system-one-api))
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- [Opera Neon](https://finderatlas.com/tools/opera-neon): Agentic AI browser that researches, navigates and completes web tasks for you ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/manus-vs-opera-neon))
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- [Kimi](https://finderatlas.com/tools/kimi): Chat, research and agent assistant from Moonshot AI, built on its Kimi K3 model ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/kimi-vs-manus))
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- [Genspark](https://finderatlas.com/tools/genspark): AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/genspark-vs-manus))

## Recent updates

- 2026-10-01: Reported raising more than $500 million led by Boyu Capital and IDG Capital after the Meta deal was unwound
- 2026-04-01: China's NDRC prohibited the Meta acquisition and ordered it unwound
- 2025-12-01: Meta agreed to acquire Manus in a deal reported at about $2 billion

## FAQ

**What is Manus?**

Manus is a general AI agent that completes tasks on its own virtual computer, such as research, coding, data analysis, slide decks and web apps, and delivers finished outputs.

**Is Manus free to use?**

Yes, there is a free tier with a one-time starter credit allowance and a daily credit refresh, per third-party coverage. Paid Pro plans start at about $20 per month.

**Who owns Manus?**

Meta agreed to acquire Manus in December 2025, but China ordered the deal unwound in April 2026. Reports from August to October 2026 describe Manus as independent again, though details of the buyback and ownership were still being reported.

**Which devices does Manus run on?**

The download page lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps, in addition to the web app and a My Browser operator.

**Does Manus have an API?**

Yes, the site footer links to an API and developer documentation.

**How is usage limited?**

Usage is metered in credits, with limits on concurrent tasks per plan. Reviews warn that complex tasks can use up a month of credits quickly.