Runs its own browser and file system: it opens sites, fills forms and comes back with a finished file rather than instructions
Price checked 12.10.2026
About the company
Manus was released in 2025 by the Chinese company Butterfly Effect, previously known for the Monica extension, and its invite-only launch was among the most discussed of the year. It differs from a chatbot in giving the agent an environment of its own — a browser, a file system, the ability to run code — so it comes back with a result rather than instructions, be that a spreadsheet or an assembled page. Usage is counted as credits per task, so the bill follows complexity rather than request count. The free tier gives a daily allowance, enough for one or two tasks.
Sources: manus.im
What it does
- The task is done, not described
- The agent has its own browser and files
- Reports assemble into a sheet or a page
- Usage counted as credits per task
What it costs
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0per month | a daily credit allowance |
| Startermost picked | $20per month | 4,000 credits a month |
| Pro | $40per month | more credits and parallel tasks |
| Max | $200per month | maximum allowance |
- Agent runs unattended
- Phone app