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General-purpose AI agent executing multi-step tasks in a hosted environment
As of 29 August 2026, Manus's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Manus is an autonomous agent platform that executes complex tasks such as research, slide creation, website building, and game development. Softwr lists it under AI. Manus is available on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
Overview
What Manus does
Manus positions itself as an AI agent platform with the tagline "Less structure, more intelligence." The platform accepts high-level task descriptions and executes multi-step workflows autonomously, handling complex deliverables including slide decks, websites, graphics, and games. Unlike narrowly-scoped tools, Manus aims for general-purpose task automation. The platform is accessible via web application at manus.im, mobile apps for iOS and Android, desktop applications, and integrations with Slack. It includes specialised AI tools: a design assistant for visual creation, an image generator, a music generator, and a browser operator for automating web interactions. The browser operator enables task automation directly on websites, supporting scenarios where software lacks APIs. Manus competes directly with Perplexity and other AI agent products in the autonomous task execution space. The company underwent organisational changes circa mid-2026, with notification that "Manus will soon resume operating as an independent company" and that "action may be required for your Manus account." This suggests prior acquisition or partnership transitions affecting platform availability and pricing structures. Documentation is available at help.manus.im and manus.im/docs.
What people use it for
- Autonomous research and report generation
- Slide deck and presentation creation from requirements
- Website and graphic design automation
- Game development and interactive content creation
- Multi-step workflow automation via browser operator
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceWhat 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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