Manus
AI Agentsv1.6 MaxThe autonomous AI agent that executes tasks, not just answers questions
Overview
Manus revolutionized AI agents by introducing a 'virtual colleague' model. Instead of requiring constant supervision, Manus plans, executes, and delivers complete work products from start to finish. It operates in a sandboxed virtual computer environment with persistent memory across tasks.
The platform's flagship feature, Wide Research, deploys hundreds of parallel agents to handle large-scale tasks without quality degradation. While traditional AI systems lose accuracy after 8-10 items due to context window limits, Manus maintains consistent quality from item #1 to item #250.
Manus excels at research, website building, app development, slide creation (via Nano Banana), data analysis, and automation. It's designed for professionals who need production-ready output, not just answers.
Get Strategic Context for Manus
Manus is shaping the landscape. Get weekly strategic analysis with AI Intelligence briefings:
- ✓Market dynamics and competitive positioning
- ✓Implementation ROI frameworks and cost analysis
- ✓Vendor evaluation and build-vs-buy decisions
7 days, no credit card required
Visual Guide
✨ Nano Banana SlidesInteractive presentation generated by Manus Nano Banana
Key Features
Autonomous Task Execution
Works independently in a sandbox environment with its own virtual computer, internet access, and persistent file system. Plans and executes multi-step workflows without constant supervision.
Wide Research
Parallel multi-agent architecture that deploys hundreds of independent agents simultaneously. Solves the context window problem—item #250 gets the same quality analysis as item #1.
Nano Banana Slides
AI-powered slide generation with professional layouts and imagery. Create presentation decks instantly from natural language prompts.
Website Builder
Build complete, professional websites from text descriptions. Includes responsive design, hosting setup, and deployment.
App Development
Develop functional applications from natural language. Supports web apps, mobile apps (via Expo), and full-stack development.
Scheduled Tasks
Automate recurring workflows with cron-based scheduling. Run up to 20 scheduled tasks per account.
Data Analysis & Visualization
Analyze datasets, create charts, and generate insights. Pro plan includes advanced analytics capabilities.
Cloud Browser
Automated browser operations for web scraping, form filling, and multi-step web workflows. Maintains login state across sessions.
Real-World Use Cases
Market Research at Scale
For Business AnalystResearch 100 competitor products with pricing, features, and customer reviews. Get a structured comparison table in minutes instead of weeks.
Example Prompt / Workflow
"Compare 100 SaaS tools in the project management space. Extract pricing, key features, integrations, and G2 ratings. Create a sortable spreadsheet."
Lead Generation & Prospecting
For Sales ProfessionalBuild qualified lead lists with contact information, company details, and personalized outreach angles.
Example Prompt / Workflow
"Research 200 Series A startups in fintech. Find CEO names, emails, company size, and recent news. Identify warm intro opportunities."
Content Creation Pipeline
For Content CreatorGenerate blog posts, social media content, and presentations at scale with consistent quality.
Example Prompt / Workflow
"Create 20 LinkedIn posts about AI trends. Each should be unique, include a hook, and end with a question. Match my brand voice from these examples."
Academic Literature Review
For ResearcherAnalyze dozens of research papers, extract key findings, and synthesize into a comprehensive literature review.
Example Prompt / Workflow
"Review 50 papers on transformer architectures published in 2024. Create a summary table with methodology, findings, and citations."
Website & App Development
For EntrepreneurBuild functional MVPs without coding. Go from idea to deployed product in a single session.
Example Prompt / Workflow
"Build a landing page for my SaaS startup. Include hero section, features, pricing, testimonials, and email signup. Deploy to Netlify."
Data Extraction & Processing
For Data AnalystScrape, clean, and structure data from multiple sources into analysis-ready formats.
Example Prompt / Workflow
"Extract all product listings from these 50 e-commerce URLs. Normalize pricing, extract specs, and export to CSV."
Building a Complete Website with Manus
⏱️ 15 minutesDefine Your Project
Start with a clear description: 'Build a landing page for [product]. Include: hero section with headline and CTA, features section with 6 features, pricing table with 3 tiers, testimonials, and footer with contact form.'
The more specific your brief, the better the result.
Watch the Build Process
Manus will create the project structure, write HTML/CSS/JS, add content, and prepare for deployment. Watch the real-time progress.
You can provide feedback mid-task if something looks off.
Review and Iterate
Once complete, review the live preview. Request changes: 'Make the hero section taller', 'Change the color scheme to blue', 'Add a FAQ section'.
Manus remembers context, so you can iterate naturally.
Deploy
Ask Manus to deploy: 'Deploy this to Netlify' or 'Give me the files to host myself'.
Manus can connect to Netlify, Vercel, or provide downloadable files.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Manus different from ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a conversational AI that answers questions. Manus is an autonomous agent that executes tasks—it has its own computer, browses the web, writes code, creates files, and delivers complete work products.
What are credits and how are they used?
Credits are consumed based on task complexity and duration. Simple tasks use fewer credits; complex research or generation tasks use more. You get monthly credits plus 300 daily refresh credits.
Can Manus access my files and accounts?
Manus operates in an isolated sandbox. You can upload files to share with it, and it can access the web, but it cannot access your local computer or accounts unless you explicitly provide credentials.
What is Wide Research?
Wide Research deploys hundreds of parallel agents to handle large-scale tasks. Instead of one agent processing 100 items sequentially (and losing quality), 100 agents each process one item with full attention.
Can I use Manus for commercial projects?
Yes. All output created by Manus is yours to use commercially. This includes websites, code, content, and research.
Pricing
Standard
4,000/month + 300 refresh daily
- ✓ In-depth research for everyday tasks
- ✓ Professional websites
- ✓ Insightful slides
Plus
Popular8,000/month (customizable) + 300 refresh daily
- ✓ All Standard features
- ✓ Self-set usage limits
- ✓ Wide Research scaled to plan
Pro
40,000/month + 300 refresh daily
- ✓ All Plus features
- ✓ Large-scale task processing
- ✓ Websites with data analytics
Team
Custom
- ✓ Enterprise-grade security
- ✓ Team management
- ✓ Custom credit allocation
Annual billing saves 17%. Credits refresh monthly. 300 bonus credits refresh daily.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Truly autonomous—completes tasks without constant prompting
- ✓ Wide Research solves context window limitations at scale
- ✓ Production-ready output (websites, apps, slides)
- ✓ Persistent sandbox environment with file system
- ✓ Excellent for research and data tasks
Cons
- ✕ Credit-based pricing can be unpredictable for heavy users
- ✕ Learning curve for optimal prompting
- ✕ Some tasks consume credits quickly
- ✕ Limited real-time collaboration features
Quick Start
Create Account
Visit manus.im and click 'Get Started'. Sign up with email or Google.
Assign Your First Task
Type a task in the prompt box. Be specific about what you want delivered.
Watch Manus Work
Manus shows its work in real-time. You can see it browsing, writing, and building.
Download Results
When complete, download files, view websites, or access generated content.
Alternatives
ChatGPT is conversational; Manus is action-oriented. ChatGPT answers questions; Manus executes tasks and delivers files.
Claude excels at analysis and writing; Manus excels at execution and automation. Different tools for different needs.
Lovable focuses on app building; Manus is a general-purpose agent that also builds apps plus research, slides, and more.