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Manus vs Rev

Manus logo

Manus

AI

General-purpose AI agent executing multi-step tasks in a hosted environment

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rev logo

Rev

AI

Human and AI transcription, captions and subtitles priced per minute

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Rev has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Manus specific pricing and plan tiers not published on accessible pages; users must visit pricing page or contact sales; Rev human transcription at 1.99 US dollars a minute means roughly 120 dollars an hour of audio, so a long-form interview series costs more in transcription than most teams assume before they run the arithmetic.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Manus and Rev actually diverge.

Attributes where Manus and Rev differ
AttributeManusRev
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer minute for human work, per seat per month for AI
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop, Slack integrationWeb, iOS, Android, API

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AI).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Manus

Nothing recorded that Rev does not also cover.

Only in Rev

  • Human transcription
  • AI transcription
  • Captions and subtitles
  • Legal transcripts
  • File analysis
  • Clio integration
  • Rev API
  • Speaker identification

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Manus

  • Autonomous research and report generationnot Rev
  • Slide deck and presentation creation from requirementsnot Rev
  • Website and graphic design automationnot Rev
  • Game development and interactive content creationnot Rev
  • Multi-step workflow automation via browser operatornot Rev

Rev

  • A law firm that needs a deposition transcript in a court-acceptable page format with a fixed turnaround and a published per-page price it can bill to a matter.not Manus
  • A documentary or podcast producer costing a project in advance, because human transcription at a published per-minute rate makes the transcription line item a known number.not Manus
  • A broadcaster needing compliant human captions rather than machine captions, where accuracy is a regulatory requirement and not a convenience.not Manus
  • A team with high AI volume and occasional high-stakes files, using the subscription for the bulk and paying the discounted human rate only where accuracy matters.not Manus

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Manus

  • Specific pricing and plan tiers not published on accessible pages; users must visit pricing page or contact sales
  • Organisational transition mid-2026; unclear how this affects feature stability or pricing continuity
  • No clear free tier mentioned; access requires subscription from apparent launch
  • Limited public documentation on capabilities and limitations

Rev

  • Human transcription at 1.99 US dollars a minute means roughly 120 dollars an hour of audio, so a long-form interview series costs more in transcription than most teams assume before they run the arithmetic.
  • AI minutes are allocated per seat per month and do not roll over, so bursty workloads, which is how most media production actually behaves, waste allowance in quiet months and run out in busy ones.
  • The product direction has moved towards legal and investigative use, so a newsroom or media buyer is choosing a tool whose roadmap priority sits elsewhere.
  • Foreign-language subtitles are priced from 6.49 to 15.99 US dollars per minute, an order of magnitude above transcription, which makes multi-language localisation of any volume of video expensive enough to change the plan.
  • Human turnaround is stated in hours rather than guaranteed contractually on the published plans, so a hard broadcast or filing deadline needs an agreement beyond the standard terms.

Pricing, plan by plan

Manus

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Manus review.

Rev

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 45 AI transcription and caption minutes per month
    • Up to 5 files analysed
    • No human transcription included
  • Essentials$25.49/month
    • 5,000 AI minutes per seat per month
    • Up to 3 seats
    • 10 per cent discount on human transcription, captions and subtitles
  • Pro$47.99/month
    • 10,000 AI minutes per seat per month
    • Up to 5 seats
    • 15 per cent discount on human work
  • Unlimited$undefined/month
    • Unlimited AI minutes
    • Up to 500 files analysed at once
    • Dedicated account specialist

Which should you pick?

Choose Manus if

  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Slack integration.
Manus review

Choose Rev if

  • You need human transcription.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want ai transcription.
Rev review

Questions people ask

Is Manus or Rev better?
Neither clearly leads. Manus starts at On request and Rev at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Manus or Rev?
Rev has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Manus and Free for Rev.
Does Manus or Rev run on more platforms?
Manus runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Slack integration. Rev runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Rev for free?
Yes. Rev has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Manus starts at On request.
What is Manus best used for?
Manus is most often used for autonomous research and report generation, slide deck and presentation creation from requirements, website and graphic design automation, game development and interactive content creation. Of those, autonomous research and report generation and slide deck and presentation creation from requirements are not what Rev is typically brought in for.
What can Manus do that Rev cannot?
Rev covers Human transcription, AI transcription, Captions and subtitles, Legal transcripts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Manus: Where can I find Manus pricing information?

The Manus pricing page at manus.im/pricing mentions 'Manus Pricing Plans' with the tagline 'Less structure, more intelligence,' but specific pricing details and tier information are not published online. Contact Manus directly to discuss pricing options.

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Rev: How much is human transcription?

1.99 US dollars per minute with a stated accuracy target above 99 per cent, typically returned within 12 hours. Subscribers get 10 to 15 per cent off.

Manus: Does Manus offer a team plan option?

Manus mentions a team plan option on its pricing page, but specific details about team size limits, per-seat costs, and features are not published. Interested customers should contact Manus sales to discuss team pricing.

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Rev: Is there a free tier?

Yes, 45 AI minutes per month and up to 5 files analysed, with no human transcription included.

Manus: What features are available in Manus?

Manus offers AI design, slides, image generation, music generation, browser operator, and other creative automation features. Specific feature availability by pricing tier requires contacting Manus directly for custom pricing information.

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Rev: Do unused AI minutes roll over?

No. The allowance is per seat per month and resets, which penalises irregular workloads.

Rev: Can it do subtitles in other languages?

Yes, across seventeen languages, priced from 6.49 to 15.99 US dollars per minute, considerably more than transcription.

Rev: Is Rev still a good choice for newsrooms?

It works, but the subscription tiers are now positioned around legal and investigative workflows, so a newsroom should compare it against a tool built specifically for journalism.

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