ChatGPT (Work & agent features)
A general assistant that can browse, run deep research, schedule tasks and work in your apps.
verified 2026-11-02
General & computer-use agents
Manus
A general autonomous agent. Manus 2.0 (reported launch Sept 28, 2026) adds Studio, event-triggered automations and cloud computers.
Best for: Handing off whole tasks (research, slides, sites, media) to an autonomous agent.
Pricing
| Free tier | Yes. 300 daily refresh credits, 1 concurrent task, 2 scheduled automations. |
|---|---|
| Paid plans | Pro from $20/mo (4,000 credits), $40/mo (8,000 credits, 7-day trial), up to $200/mo (40,000 credits, per third-party reviews). Team from $20/seat/mo. Annual billing saves 17%. |
| Maker | Manus AI |
| Source | https://help.manus.im/en/articles/11711111-what-is-the-current-membership-pricing-for-manus |
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Pros
- Free daily credits
- Wide Research and parallel tasks on Pro
Cons
- Credit consumption per task can be unpredictable
- manus.im/pricing is JavaScript-only, so we couldn't read it directly; prices come from the help center
Notable facts
- Manus 2.0 launch date and $200 tier per third-party review — source
Comparisons
Alternatives
Claude (apps & Claude in Chrome)
Delegating and scheduling multi-step work across your apps, docs and browser.
verified 2026-11-02
FAQ
Is Manus free?
Yes. 300 daily refresh credits, 1 concurrent task, 2 scheduled automations.
How much does Manus cost?
Pro from $20/mo (4,000 credits), $40/mo (8,000 credits, 7-day trial), up to $200/mo (40,000 credits, per third-party reviews). Team from $20/seat/mo. Annual billing saves 17%.
What is Manus best for?
Handing off whole tasks (research, slides, sites, media) to an autonomous agent.
Who makes Manus?
Manus is made by Manus AI.
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